[ARC5] AF4K Crystals looking for FT-243 and HC-6 crystals for rebuilding

[howard holden]

Hi Steve, I've got a bunch of HC6 crystals you can have, I THINK most have the soldered seam.  I'll get 'em into the mail to you.

73, Howie WB2AWQ
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Subject: [ARC5] AF4K Crystals looking for FT-243 and HC-6 crystals for rebuilding

I am reminded that my stock of FT-243 and HC-6/U crystals on oddball frequencies is dwindling again.  Here at AF4K Crystals, I use them for rebuilding onto useful frequencies.

Does anyone have a stockpile of such vintage crystals?  They look like this:

FT-243 -   May have a bakelite or metal front cover.
[Inline image]


HC-6/U           Can only use the ones with a soldered seam.

[Inline image]
Both have pins spaced about 1/2 inch (0.486")

Let me know what you have and we can discuss how I can get them here for  reuse by current operators.  Reuse is the best form of recycling, right?

Thank you.


Steve WD8DAS

sbjohnston at aol.com
http://www.wd8das.net/
http://af4k-crystals.com<http://af4k-crystals.com/>/

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