In article Y6SKc.6425$Zr.2163@okepread01,
"mike0219116" wrote:

Hello. After much thought, research, and alcohol consumption I
finally ordered a 545 from Universal Radio. I did not get the
CGD-197 TCXO option because what little information I found on its
benefits (mostly from Dave Z's page) it seemed to fail to the
cost-benefit test. Also, my soldering skills are fairly primitive
and the installation might result in disaster.

I was curious weather any of you have this option in stalled and if
you think it was worth the money. Also, I like to get an opinion if
I could probably install this option with success even if my
soldering ability is at the novice level.

Can't help you other than inform you that Universal Radio will install
the options for a small fee since they are selling you the radio and
options. Keep this in mind in the future. I bought my AOR7030+ from
them with several options installed. No worries.

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Telamon
Ventura, California