[TenTec] modifying ten tec scout modules for different frequencys

[Bwana Bob]

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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