Andy Helten wrote:
> Richard B. Gilbert wrote:
>> David Woolley wrote:
>>   
>>>> It looks like the crystal oscillator inside the system has been
>>>> suddenly and permanently altered. Is that even possible?
>>>>       
>>> I believe that is quite possible as a result of aging.
>>>     
>> I believe that changes in crystal frequency due to aging are gradual
>> and occur over periods measured in years.
>>
>> I would look, instead, at the other components of the oscillator!
> 
> Like the power supply and associated power components.

More like the components in the feedback loop!

An oscillator is basically an amplifier with the output connected to the 
input; the squeal of a PA system with the volume set too high is the 
example familiar to almost everyone.

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