Fw: [Boatanchors] FT-243 crystal sockets

[Dale Smith]

These are the xtals I use on AM with a viking 1and 2
1885,1930,1945,3870,3875,3880,3885,3890,7.285,7290,7,295,14286.
  They all came from Brian at various times,also use them in a Ranger1and
Knight t-150,and a viking Valiant.
73/dale/la5who
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From: <CEMILTON at aol.com>
To: <windy10605 at juno.com>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: [Boatanchors] FT-243 crystal sockets


>
> 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
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