[Milsurplus] MAK Transmitter osc

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 18 Feb 2020 at 2:00, Richard Brunner wrote:

> 
> This is a common  problem.  I had a Yaesu FTdx-500 with a multitude of 
> problems, one of which was the crystal controlled BFO mostly wouldn't 
> oscillate.  I added 1.5 inch insulated wires to grid and plate and it 
> worked like a champ.

1.5 inches would be around 2 pfd. When I needed that, I used about 3/4" of wire and it 
made a huge difference.

>  I intended to  twist them but it wasn't 
> necessary.

I found that to be true also. I used #12 THHN wire so it would be stiff enough to not vibrate.

>  Yaesu had pretty good design, but no quality control - must 
> be half their stuff came out of the factory not working properly.

Well, you should take a close look at Icom stuff sometime. Some of what they do amazes 
me at how poorly it is done.

Ken W7EKB