[Boatanchors] FT-243 Crystal Plug

[Patrick]

> Anyone know a source for a 2-pin plug that's compatible with a FT-243
> crystal socket?  I know the standard octal socket pin size and spacing works
> but that's an option of last resort.  Thanks!
> 
> Paul, W9AC

You might trying using a bigger FT-241 crystal to make a plug.

https://n2htt.radio/2016/11/26/wiggle-room/

Towards the bottom of the page:

"Another plug idea that I have used often is to open up and empty a 
vintage FT-241 crystal holder (these were mostly used for VHF radios, 
and are plentiful at frequencies outside the ham bands), drill a hole to 
accommodate the coax, and use the holder as a plug for the crystal 
socket. You can do this with an FT-243 crystal as well, but I think the 
larger size of the FT-241’s make them easier to use for this purpose."

Patrick
K4KU