[Elecraft] QRP ARCI Pet Rock Sprint

[Byron Servies]

Thanks, Bob.

So, if I understand correctly, my VFO controlled K1 is not considered
crystal controlled like the variable crystal oscillator (VXO)
controlled SST?

73, Byron N6NUL

> Many, many years ago (yes, I'm that old), all transmitters were crystal
> controlled.  And in the mid 50's when I got my Novice license, it was an FCC
> requirement that the transmitter be crystal controlled.  The crystals were
> and are referred to as rocks since they're made of quartz.  There are still
> a few QRP kits available that are crystal controlled.  For example, I'll be
> using a Wilderness Radio "SST" which is crystal controlled on 14.060.

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