On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Actually, the 9 MHz IF got started and gained momentum from the first > SSB phasing generators. Some of the first SSB transmitters were phasing > types with the 9 MHz IF - using a 5.0 to 5.5 MHz VFO, one could cover > 3.5 to 4.0 MHz and also 14.0 to 14.5 MHz with the same 9 MHz generator. > Transceivers were only a dream at that time. Receivers did not normally > use a phasing approach.
Ah, the Central Electronics 10-A (from 1952, the year I was first licensed), often used with an ARC-5 as a VFO. I remember really wanting one, but it's probably best that I never fulfilled that wish. Bob, N7XY ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
