Coincidentally, I have just ordered an NRD-545 direct from Tokyo, as I have
to import my own radio into New Zealand.

I also carefully considered all kinds of things including other radios etc,
given that I can't even see an NRD-545 before buying one!

I decided not to go for the frequency converter. It was going to cost about
the same as a decent scanner anyway. But I did indeed go for the CGD-197
option, JRC will fit it for me and test the radio before delivery.

If the CGD-197 meets its reported spec, the frequency stability would equate
to the stability of a Ten-Tec RX340, which costs more than twice the price.
(I don't know enough to know if the equation is that simple, but the CGD-197
should bring the stability to 0.5 ppm after a one-hour warm up).

Mark.


"mike0219116" wrote in message
news:Y6SKc.6425$Zr.2163@okepread01...
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.



TIA