[ICOM] 706 MK II off frequency

[Buck - N4PGW]

I remember in my old rigs, there was a jumper or switch that could be set
inside the rigs.  This allowed me to throw the switch, tune WWV and match
the tones transmitted on the frequency by ear or o-scope.  I know I can tune
WWV and hear the tone, but how do I measure it against my rig?  

Thank you.

Buck


> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of C Whitaker
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 8:12 PM
> To: ICOM Reflector
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] 706 MK II off frequency
> 
> de WB2CPN             2005.06.20
> 
> In preparation for the ARRL Frequency Measuring Test
> a few months ago here is how my 706MkIIG compared
> with WWV.
> 
>             20 MHz  + 50 Hz
>             15 MHz  + 35.5 Hz
>             10 MHz  + 25 Hz
>              5 MHz  + 12.5 Hz
>            2.5 Mhz  +  6.25 Hz
> 
> So the error is linear with frequency.  It was easier
> for me to include the error in my frequency calculations
> than it was to adjust the 706 to a Zero.  Anyway, according
> to ARRL I came within .02 Hz of their RF signal.  This
> was on 75 meters because that's all I could hear in
> South Central Pennsylvania.
> 
> It shouldn't take much to zero your 706 with WWV, and then
> check it every now and then.
> 
> 73  Clete
> 
> Trivia:  If time stood still, would anyone notice it?
> 
> 
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