[Boatanchors] WRL VFO Wanted

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On 14 Oct 2002 at 8:06, James Duffer wrote:

> Hi Glen,
> 
> Just wondering if Novice in 1959 were allowed to use a VFO.  I know that a 
> Novice in 1967 had to be xtal controlled as I was rock bound for a year.  
> From your message it appears that a VFO was allowed, just wondering if 
> anyone remembers when the rule for mandatory xtal control (and 75 watts 
> >
> >I am looking for a WRL/Globe model 755 VFO (not the
> >755A!) to complete my Novice to General station from
> >1959.  


Note, Glen makes it pretty clear it was his Novice TO GENERAL station. 
Yes, Xtal control was required for Novices in 1959. I am sure the VFO 
(and Screen Modulator) were used after receiving the General. So don't go 
turning him in to the FCC. I think the statute of limitations has passed, 
anyway.

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