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I have a Heathkit SB-401 transmitter that I=92m using as a =93slave=94 to a= n SB-301 receiver. I=92d like to operate the transmitter independently, but need a set of crystals to do so. QUESTION: Does anyone know of a source for Heathkit SB series crystal sets aside from E-Bay? Sure, call ICM. Tell them you have an SB-401 and what frequencies you want, and they'll cut them for you. Probably about twenty bucks each. Otherwise you can get junk crystals at a hamfest and recut them for whatever frequencies you want, but it's a pain. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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On Thu, 10 Jul 2008, Scott Dorsey wrote:
wrote: I have a Heathkit SB-401 transmitter that I=92m using as a =93slave=94 to a= n SB-301 receiver. I=92d like to operate the transmitter independently, but need a set of crystals to do so. QUESTION: Does anyone know of a source for Heathkit SB series crystal sets aside from E-Bay? Sure, call ICM. Tell them you have an SB-401 and what frequencies you want, and they'll cut them for you. Probably about twenty bucks each. Otherwise you can get junk crystals at a hamfest and recut them for whatever frequencies you want, but it's a pain. Except they aren't in a holder that can be opened by unscrewing them. Few are likely to tackle sealed crystals, too much trouble to open (and then close afterwards) and of course the crystal blank is not held in place with pressure, so that's even more work. ANd of course, you never could grind a crystal to just any frequency, at least not at home. You could open up crystal holders held together with screws and grind the blank a tad (or add a bit of lead from a pencil to lower the frequency) but you had to start with a crystal on a frequency quite close to what you needed, and this only allowed an incremental change. Move it too much, and the person at home couldn't do it evenly enough. Michael VE2BVW |
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Michael Black wrote:
On Thu, 10 Jul 2008, Scott Dorsey wrote: Otherwise you can get junk crystals at a hamfest and recut them for whatever frequencies you want, but it's a pain. Except they aren't in a holder that can be opened by unscrewing them. Few are likely to tackle sealed crystals, too much trouble to open (and then close afterwards) and of course the crystal blank is not held in place with pressure, so that's even more work. I did hundreds of those things when I was a kid, peeling open the crimp on the bottom of the case, and lapping them down in the sink. ANd of course, you never could grind a crystal to just any frequency, at least not at home. You could open up crystal holders held together with screws and grind the blank a tad (or add a bit of lead from a pencil to lower the frequency) but you had to start with a crystal on a frequency quite close to what you needed, and this only allowed an incremental change. Move it too much, and the person at home couldn't do it evenly enough. I started out using Ajax cleanser and my finger, which does not allow much change... you can go up a little bit but as you note it becomes difficult to keep the sides parallel. I wound up using pieces of window glass, with the blank sandwiched between them, and with lapping compound from the auto parts store. The window glass etches away faster than the crystal, but by holding the two sheets together you can get remarkably parallel faces on the crystal and you can move 500 KHz or more. Incidentally I destroyed the finish on the bathroom sink in the process, with stray lapping compound, and my mother still has not forgiven me. I will say that I am much older now, and nowhere near as impoverished, and if I need a crystal today I pick up the phone and call ICM. --scott -- "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." |
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Scott Dorsey wrote:
wrote: I have a Heathkit SB-401 transmitter that I=92m using as a =93slave=94 to a= n SB-301 receiver. I=92d like to operate the transmitter independently, but need a set of crystals to do so. QUESTION: Does anyone know of a source for Heathkit SB series crystal sets aside from E-Bay? Sure, call ICM. Tell them you have an SB-401 and what frequencies you want, and they'll cut them for you. Probably about twenty bucks each. Otherwise you can get junk crystals at a hamfest and recut them for whatever frequencies you want, but it's a pain. --scott This is the type of item that makes ebay worthwhile no matter how much one may prefer to avoid it. Sort of like a year round flea-market. The missing ones from your rig possibly went there since its somewhat difficult to sell that type of thing (and get a decent price) at limited venues. Good luck! -Bill ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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On Jul 10, 10:05*pm, exray wrote:
This is the type of item that makes ebay worthwhile no matter how much one may prefer to avoid it. *Sort of like a year round flea-market. *The missing ones from your rig possibly went there since its somewhat difficult to sell that type of thing (and get a decent price) at limited venues. Yeah, I think you're right. I'll keep an eye on Ebay. I'm in no rush to get the crystals. I'm fascinated that some of you have successfully re-ground crystals. I wouldn't have thought it possible. Thanks everyone. -Dave Drumheller, K3WQ |
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exray wrote:
This is the type of item that makes ebay worthwhile no matter how much one may prefer to avoid it. Sort of like a year round flea-market. The missing ones from your rig possibly went there since its somewhat difficult to sell that type of thing (and get a decent price) at limited venues. Good luck! -Bill This really is your lucky day. There's not one but TWO sets listed on ebay at the moment. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200237031150 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260261438295 I checked the manuals and the 401 and HW101 apparently use the same ones. You might want to double-check that for yourself just in case I've made a mistake. GL, Bill WX4A ... ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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On Jul 12, 8:37 pm, exray wrote:
exray wrote: This is the type of item that makes ebay worthwhile no matter how much one may prefer to avoid it. Sort of like a year round flea-market. The missing ones from your rig possibly went there since its somewhat difficult to sell that type of thing (and get a decent price) at limited venues. Good luck! -Bill This really is your lucky day. There's not one but TWO sets listed on ebay at the moment. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260261438295 I checked the manuals and the 401 and HW101 apparently use the same ones. You might want to double-check that for yourself just in case I've made a mistake. GL, Bill WX4A .. ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com** ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com** Wow, one set starts at only $9.99, thats a great deal:-) I hope he see's this before it ends? Rich |
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On Jul 12, 8:37*pm, exray wrote:
This really is your lucky day. *There's not one but TWO sets listed on ebay at the moment. I entered my maximum bid last night before going to bed. Turns out I was the lucky bidder. Got 'em for just under $35, but the final cost will include shipping. I'll complete the transaction this evening. Thanks for the heads up. -Dave Drumheller, K3WQ |
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On Jul 12, 8:37 pm, exray wrote: This really is your lucky day. There's not one but TWO sets listed on ebay at the moment. I entered my maximum bid last night before going to bed. Turns out I was the lucky bidder. Got 'em for just under $35, but the final cost will include shipping. I'll complete the transaction this evening. Thanks for the heads up. -Dave Drumheller, K3WQ Glad it worked out. -Bill ... ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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