[Boatanchors] [ARC5] Crystals Update

[Michael Tauson]

On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Roy Morgan<k1lky at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Set up a crystal socket with a short loop of wire, say an inch in diameter.
>  Couple the GDM to the loop and scan for a dip.  If you need relative
> activity, fix the loop with respect to the GDO coil firmly (and maybe
> variable) and notice the depth of the dip.

YES!  That was it!  Thank you.  The only difference was that I just
wrapped the ends of the loop around the crystal's pins rather than go
to the trouble of making a socket.  Actually, I don't think it occured
to me to use a socket.  :-)

While I supposed I could have, I never did acid etch but stuck with
grinding by hand.  It let me feel more in control ... not that t
really mattered in the end.

>>  Oh, and the asylum called to let me know my room is ready.  :-)
> Oh good. Is your room equipped with some ammonium fluoride and suitable
> heater and wax container?

Huh?  They don't even let me have sharp objects so acid's probably out
of the question.  :-)

BEst regards,

Michael, Wh7HG
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