[MRCA] CR-1 crystals for an RT53B/TRC-7 RT

[Jason WA6BBQ]

Correct, aka the fuel truck.  the typical “warbird” frequency is referred
to as “fingers.” 123.45 MHz, you can guess how it got its name.

On Fri, Oct 3, 2025 at 14:16 B. Smith via MRCA <mrca at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 130.3 is usually reserved as a "company" or fixed base Ops frequency.
> Z
>
> On 10/2/2025 10:32 PM, Jason WA6BBQ wrote:
> > Look into qrp-labs.com <http://qrp-labs.com> ProgRock2.  It’s actually
> > a synthesizer that runs off of 5 volts.
> >
> > I modified a TRC-77 with two of them,  and it works super, easily
> > gives me 6 transmit and 6 receive frequencies , and I can change the
> > T/R frequencies at will.
> >
> > It will take a little work to adapt to your application, but still
> > easier and vastly cheaper than unobtainium xtals.
> >
> > Unfortunately, it’s a British company that ships from somewhere in
> > Turkey, so you will be paying some tariffs and related fees.
> >
> > Jason WA6BBQ
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 16:50 MARK DORNEY via MRCA
> > <mrca at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >
> >     *From:* MARK DORNEY <mkdorney at aol.com>
> >     *Date:* October 2, 2025 at 5:42:03 PM EDT
> >     *To:* mailman at mrca.qth.net
> >     *Subject:* *CR-1 crystals for an RT53B/TRC-7 RT*
> >
> >     Hello Everybody,
> >          I’m putting together an RT53B/TRC-7 VHF RT. The one frequency
> >     of real interest is 130.30 MHz ( the set is to be used when a real
> >     WW2 C-47 is dropping supplies/paratroops at events). There hasn’t
> >     been a decision on what second frequency is to be installed. The
> >     Crystal holders are the CR-1. Looking for the crystal holders and
> >     a somebody that cuts custom crystals?  Any help is appreciated
> >
> >     Mark D.
> >     WW2RDO
> >
> >     “In matters of style, float with the current. In matters of
> >     Principle, stand like a rock. “.   -   Thomas Jefferson
> >
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