[ScanIndiana] Crystal Controlled Scanners? Source?

Sat, 3 May 2003 09:13:11 -0700 (PDT)

OK Rick, I will send you my address or we can meet
somewhere. Whichever is best.
   Now to answer another question.....
A "crystal control" scanner is a scanner receiver that
requires a crystal for EACH channel it receives. Seems
like alot, but thats the way it used to be done. Back
before there were any silicon chips to program, before
there were any microprocessors to do all the math, you
had to figure out what frequency you wanted to
monitor. Then buy the correct crystal for that
frequency. Most scanners of that time were 8-10
channel. Some more, some less. Alot had special
sockets that would only use UHF crystals and some used
only VHF crystals. Sure makes you appreciate your
programmable scanner doesnt it? I hope this helps you
understand a little bit of the history of scanning.

                      Gary

--- Rick D Garrett <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> >    I am the guy you are looking for. Just so
> happens I
> > have several working crystal control scanners in
> my
> > basement collecting dust, along with a bunch of
> > crystals. I even have a handheld radio shack 4
> channel
> > model. The price is outrageous! COME AND GET EM!!!
> 
> 
> OK Gary, sounds like a deal to me!  Heck, I might
> even buy you and the wife
> dinner or something  :)  Where do you live?  I'm
> near Muncie
> 
> 
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