At 5/10/2005 08:40 PM, you wrote:
>Why is it a common theme for some in this group make a statement such as
>this?:
>
>
> > If you cannot afford International, you cannot afford to put a repeater on
> > the air.
>
>
>What a fine piece if discouragement this is for the people just learning to
>put a repeater together. Ham radio is all about experimenting to see what you
>can get away with. It is not a commercial endeavour where crystals have to
>meet 2.5ppm! If the crystals don't perform to your expectations from one
>vendor, try someone else.
>
>Steve
>WA6ZFT
Very well put, Steve.
In addition, I will add that my limited experience with ICM has ranged
anywhere from about the same as Standard & West Crystal (latter is what I
currently use) to poor. This is why I don't regard ICM as being a
"perfect" source. Why should I pay more for a product of comparable quality?
Bob NO6B
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