[Collins] 32S1 crystals

[Craig Roberts]

Well, Glen's right -- you can "piggyback" your receiver's crystals if 
you hook up the 32S-1 and 75S-1 in transceive mode and switch your 
transmitter to the Receiver VFO setting (please see the manual for 
precise instructions. As Glen says, the manuals can be downloaded for 
free from the www.collinsradio.com site).  If you don't have a set of 
interconnecting cables, you can make them up or, better yet, buy a set 
from Glen himself.-- if he still sells them. 
(http://home.comcast.net/~zcomco/new_price_list.htm) . Historically, 
there's been a lot of discussion about proper cable length and the type 
of coax cable to use -- and even the RCA plugs to terminate them.  
Buying a ready-made set avoids controversy :-) .

Without the crystals, you can't use your transmitter independently 
(which is essential for split frequency operation and desireable for 
CW).  Sets of crystals for the S-Line are sometimes available on eBay, 
though the condition of them is always a mystery.  A really good source 
of new Collins crystals, seldom mentioned, is MH Electronics at 
www.mhelectronics.com.  Their prices are better than International's and 
they are very knowledgable about Collins gear. Call them with your 
requirements and you'll get very friendly service.

To save money, you might wish to purchase crystal only for the bands 
you'll be using.

73,

Craig
W3CRR