[R-390] 17 MHz Crystal

[Roger Ruszkowski]

Wait, wait,

There must be some thing we can do
to save that crystal. Its all there. 
it just has a new feature we do not yet know how to 
utilize.

Roger AI4NI

R-390 at mailman.qth.net





-----Original Message-----
From: Gordon <gordon at n6wk.com>
To: r390 reflector <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tue, May 14, 2013 6:25 pm
Subject: Re: [R-390] 17 MHz Crystal


Well, I took the crystal apart and found the problem.
http://www.n6wk.com/R-390A/17Mhz-Crystal.JPG

There is No repairing this one.  LOL

Gordon
N6WK


On 5/14/2013 6:47 AM, Steve Hobensack wrote:
> Usually a bad crystal can be repaired. dismantle and remove the crystal. Soak 
everything is soap and water. I have found that degreaser spray does not work as 
good as soap and water. Use a toothbrush. rinse several times, final rinse use 
distilled water. Also check electrical continuity between the pins and contact 
plates. Dry the crystal with a clean cotton dish towel. Use a hair dryier on the 
holder. It works most of the time for me. It even improves chirpy/lazy crystals.
> Steve N8YE 		 	   		
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