Fw: [Boatanchors] FT-243 crystal sockets

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In a message dated 5/22/05 22:05:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
windy10605 at juno.com writes:

Let me  ask this question....if you could find and populate the 10 sockets
of the  Viking crystal deck with CW/AM crystals, what frequencies would
you pick ?  

73 Kees K5BCQ 




I'm not sure but is the question about  "What crystals to use in a  Viking" 
or "What crystals do I plan to plug into a Viking crystal deck (if I  find 
one)??????
 
I sold my Viking II a while back but if the question is the former, then  the 
simple answer is most crystals between 1.75mc and 7.5mc would work  nicely.  
That said, it pays to review how the Viking II operates to ensure  proper 
operation with crystals.  As I recall, in the lower bands (160-80)  straight thru 
operation is obtained.  On 20-10m, the rig uses frequency  doubling.  ( I 
think I remember this correctly.  But don't count on it  without looking at an 
operating manual first)
 
Also,  the Viking II was capable of doubling in the final stage if a  high 
impedance antenna was used.  One might find himself tuning up on a  harmonic 
instead of the fundamental.  Making sure you use plenty of  coupling is the key 
to staying out of trouble here.
 
Finally, I had one or two crystals in the rig at the 80m and 40m AM  
frequencies.  Most of the time, I relied on the VFO if working outside  these two 
spots.  
 
Nice transmitter if anyone is looking to have a solid rig.  Highly  
recommended.  Built like a tank and glows nicely in the dark.
 
73 all
 
Chuck
W4MIL