[Hammarlund] HQ-129x - Xtal Calibrator Puzzlement

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 9/29/05, Jim Wilhite <w5jo at brightok.net> wrote:
> With all this talk of Calibrators, does anyone have a small one that can be
> plugged into a standard 8 pin socket?  I have a radio that does not have the
> calibrator and would like to have one.
>
> I have seen one made by Knight that would be perfect for my application, the
> power and output wires terminated in an 8 pin octal socket separate from the
> box.  If anyone  has an example I would like to trade/barter/purchase.

Jim -

If you don't find one available, check out Russ WQ3X's page:

http://www.relic-tronics.com/Pictures.htm

Down near the bottom are a couple of homebrewed calibrators he made
which look at least as good as factory built. Maybe he has some for
sale or could pass along the necessary parts/box to assemble one.

Very nice work. Interesting remarks also under 'restoration', about
buying a rig in decent cosmetic shape. Same philosophy I've used for
years, makes good sense.