[TenTec] Omni C crystal holder source

[James Boswell]

Curt,
     Years ago I used the connectors from turntable cartriges to add connections 
for crystals. 

     You might be able to rob a crystal connection block from an old 2meter 
crystal transiever, if you can find one.
      Trying to solder the crystal directly to the board is tricky, as you can 
cause an intermittent connection inside the crystal.

Good luck, 73'S

KA5SIW



----- Original Message ----
From: "Hulett, Russell" <rhulett1 at consolidated.net>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wed, March 23, 2011 6:22:29 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni C crystal holder source

The Omni C is working ok after adjustments.  I even managed to get 30 and 10M 
working by wedging wire into the loose crystal sockets.  


I asked Ten-Tec whether they still stocked the crystal holders for the Omni 
series, of course the answer was "no".  So, has anyone found a useful substitute 
to warrant difficulty of removing the oscillator board to permit replacing the 
sockets?  Anyone replaced the sockets?  I'd like to repair the board properly, 
the existing crystal holder is in pretty poor condition.

73, Curt KB5JO
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