[Boatanchors] WANTED: FT-243 Crystal for 7160 khz

[Al Klase]

Hi Lee,

I think that's going to be a toughie.  The main source of FT-243's / 
CR-6/U crystals was WWII surplus.  Literally millions were produced for 
the BC-611 handie-talkie (3885 was a standard freq) and the FM "Jeep 
Radios." Both were Motorola products, and to a great extent we're still 
living off the leftovers.  Unfortunately, the very common Jeep radio 
rocks came in 25 KC increments, 7125, 7150, 7175, etc.

Occasionally somebody would order up a custom crystal, but it may have 
been mostly a novice thing.  Their band was 7100-7150.

If it were I, I'd round up a couple 7125's (channel 328) or 7150's 
(channel 329), and sit down with some fine wet-or-dry abrasive paper, 
and move the darn things.  No, you can't afford to have me do it.

You might also scrounge a color-burst crystal from an old TV, and double 
to 40 meters.  3.579545 MC x 2 = 7.15909.  Maybe close enough for AM.

Good luck,
Al

On 5/11/2013 5:51 PM, L L bahr wrote:
> Is there anyone on here with a spare "real" FT-243 crystal for 7160 khz?  I need one to operate my Globe Scout without a VFO.  I'm not interested in a "stuffed Chinese small crystal put in a FT-243 holder.  I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with a spare.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lee, w0vt
> pulsarxp at embarqmail.com
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Al Klase - N3FRQ
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