[Boatanchors] Specific Products WWV Receiver

[Richard Knoppow]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Bussiere via Boatanchors" 
<boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 3:37 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Specific Products WWV Receiver


> OK, I know this is a REAL reach, but:
>
> A few years ago, I purchased a Specific Products WWV 
> Receiver. It is a Model SR7-R. I have a Manual for a SR-7. 
> The SR-7 covers 6 bands, but mine only covers 5 bands.
> The radio I received (as is) was missing the crystals and 
> the power cord was cur off. I have seen several of these 
> radios (all with the cord cut off) for sale recently. Mine 
> is made for 19" rack mounting.
>
> The radio is in pretty nice condition otherwise and I HATE 
> to see anything go to waste. I guess I could have some 
> xtals made for the radio and it's not the price that stops 
> me from doing this, but I thought I would ask if there was 
> anyone out there that had one of these radios for 
> sale/trade.
>
> I have looked for xtals (HU-6) with no luck.
>
> Any suggestions???
>
> ron
> N4UE


     If you can't find crystals try International Crystals, 
they may even have the specs but if not can probably tell 
from the schematic what is needed. Crystals of the sort used 
in Collins and Drake receivers are around $25 each.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk at ix.netcom.com