[Elecraft] Chinese Filters on eBay

[Michael Walker]

I bought a TCXO on ebay for  my TS480 (SO-3).  I installed it and then put
the RF deck in the oven and then outside (it was winter).

I went through the Alignment calibration to see how far it drifted.  I
can't remember the exact number, but it was within limits in terms of PPM.
Which was great, as my TS480 sits outside all winter on the remote base and
that is as low as -30C at times.   It has been there for 7 years now (or
more).

For me, it was as test for $30 including shipping direct to my door.  It
looked exactly like the SO-3 @ $135  plus shipping.

So, before you declare the entire electronics world as poison, you do need
to do your homework.

Don't forget, this is an experimental hobby.

Try Something....

Mike va3mw

On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 5:58 PM, Fred Jensen <k6dgw at foothill.net> wrote:

> From my short experience with LiIon batteries from China ["Blue Bombs"],
> I'd save up my bucks and get the real Elecraft filters.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Sparks NV DM09dn
>
> - Northern California Contest Club
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> On 11/2/2016 9:44 AM, AL7CR wrote:
>
>> I am tempted to try one of the Chinese made filters listed for sale on
>> Ebay.   Does anyone have any experience with using one?  I am
>> considering the 1.8khz.
>>
>
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