[Elecraft] KX3 Stability
Chuck Smallhouse
w7cs at theriver.com
Tue Jul 17 17:51:24 EDT 2012
I think that the external or internal locking to a stable 10 MHz
source is probably of a higher priority for UHF and Microwave users,
as well as JT65 and other EME'rs, than a less than highly stable
internal 2M xvrtr. A small, external phase locked LO, 2M xvrtr box
or module, that can be driven by the common 10MHz stable source, is
also doable. This also has the advantage that if 2 M is not
immediately needed it can be turned off, or left a home, in the
interest of power savings .
I've bought some 10 MHz double oven OCXO modules from an offshore
surplus dealer, with good results, for $38 shipped. They claim 2 X10
-12 and the brand name is C-Max. Ideal for phase locked LOs.
Google "Flyingbest's Equipment" (also on EBay) for a list of their
sale items. Delivery has been less than 10 days.
Chuck, W7CS
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