I do not think caution is in order. I have dealt with a bunch of crystal
companies over the years, ICM is the most �ber alles. I ordered my first
pair from ICM in the 60's for my Hammerlund Outercom, think I paid $4.50 a
piece for them. I considered it a lot of money at the time but have come to
appreciate the complexity of building one after screwing up a few ft-243
types with Bon-Ami in my bathroom. Bomar is good, KW was ok, CR Snelgrove,
Tedford, and Standard (now Frequency Management?) were great. Cal pretty
much stank until they fixed their process by getting a resistance welder and
putting something other than LA smog in the can.
I am resigned to pay the price for a good crystal whether or not there is a
minimum order. I can always double up for some spares or get a few extra
for rainy day projects.
td
wb6mie
FYI on orders to Bomar Crystal.
Just had a flustrating phone conversation with Bomar. Ordered 3
crystals at $10 each. Came in at $20 each plus $10 shipping.
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