[Boatanchors] FT 243 crystal sockets wanted

[Brian Carling]

That is correct. It has the added advantage of allowing you to use two different crystals and switch frequencies.

Best regards - Bry Carling, AF4K Crystals

http://af4k.com



> On Apr 26, 2014, at 3:48 PM, "Chnord at comcast.Net" <Chnord at comcast.Net> wrote:
> 
> And the old standby, an octal socket will always do
> 
> Carl Nord
> Sent from my IBM 360-Mobile
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 26, 2014, at 12:45 PM, WA5CAB--- via Boatanchors <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> John,
>> 
>> I have some duals (hold two FT-243, originally made for BC-611 and a couple 
>> of other WW-II vintage receiver-transmitters).  They mount the same way as 
>> most singles (one hole for each terminal plus one hole in the middle for the 
>> mounting screw/rivet).  Made of the light brown low-loss phenolic, I think. 
>> $5 each plus shipping.
>> 
>> In a message dated 04/26/2014 11:15:02 AM Central Daylight Time, 
>> boatanchors at mailman.qth.net writes: 
>>> If you don't have any luck in getting the FT-243 sockets, you can use a 
>>> "normal" octal socket and get 2-crystals in one socket.  The spacing between 
>>> every other pin is 0.486-inches which is the same as the FT-243.
>>> 
>>> Glen, K9STH
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Website:  http://k9sth.com
>>> On Friday, April 25, 2014 9:39 PM, John King via Boatanchors <
>>> boatanchors at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a need for several crystal sockets for FT 243 Crystals. If anyone 
>>> has one or more they will sell, please consider selling them to me. Thanks 
>>> and 73, John, K5PGW
>> 
>> Robert & Susan Downs - Houston
>> wa5cab dot com (Web Store)
>> MVPA 9480
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