Jon,
I fully understand about the arthritic hands. I do not have that problem, but
normally use a lighted magnifier to help out the tri-focals (Hi..Hi).
I find the Elecraft unit very useful for calibrating, not only for image
rejection as Eric alluded to, but also for calibrating the S-Meter. I use the
newer XG2 signal generator which has outputs on 3 bands (80m, 40m, 20m)
instead of just one. I normally do the calibrating on 20m. The XG1 XG2 are
not necessarily stable frequency sources, but are very accurate signal level
sources (1 uV 50 uV). I generally tune to the highest frequency WWV signal I
can hear reasonably well use that for the frequency calibration.
If you would like to order one of the kits send it to me, I would be happy to
assemble it ship it back to you. The kit only took me about 30 minutes. It
could have been done more quickly, but I took my time to avoid mistakes.
73, Ray, K9DUR
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From: Jon Maguiremailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: FlexRadio@flex-radio.bizmailto:FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 3:27 PM
Subject: [Flexradio] Frequency Standard for Calibration of SDR-1000
I know that a preferred tool to align the rig is one of the Elecraft units.
I'm anticipating a problem building the kit due to my arthritic hands. Are
there any other reasonably priced options, such as a signal generator or
other source of a stable frequency? Many thanks for any and all help.
73... Jon W1MNK
Jon Maguire W1MNK
Brandon, FL USA
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