John, it's probably easier to build an outboard receiving converter,
than to modify an existing Scout module. I'd prefer to leave the module
intact, unless I had a scrap one. Scout modules have become scarce.
Plans for LF converters abound in various publications.
Mike: Yes, crystal control would be the way to go, especially since the
second harmonic of the PTO would fall in the 5 MHz band. However,
crystals have gotten costly, and again, we wouldn't want to destroy an
original working band module.
Some people buy a second Scout just to get the band modules that they need.
73,
Bob WB2VUF
Mike Bryce wrote:
> I've never tried it, but had this grandiose idea of converting one to
> the 60 meter band. Using crystal control, and ignoring the PTO, it
> would basically be crystal controlled and you would select the proper
> "channel" with a small switch on the module. The PTO would not be used.
>
>
> of course the pto signal would still be required, so I figured that
> could be crystal based as well.
>
> it was just an idea and I never dug into it any deeper. Hell,I don't
> know if it would even be possible (for 60 meters) to do.
>
>
>
> Mike, WB8VGE
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 15, 2009, at 11:27 AM, john ferro wrote:
>
>
> has anyone modified a scout module to receive on different
> frequencies. i would like to tune down to the LW band - 100khz - 500
> khz for beacon hunting. it would seem that it should be pretty easy.
> maybe a crystal or two. has anyone tried it?
>
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