Typically all that means is the crystal needs to have its trimmer capacitor adjusted back into range. I have no direct knowledge of the TBolt's oscillator, but it might be as simple as removing a screw, and adjusting the trimmer... Or, in some cases you have to remove a solder blob from the metal can, and access the trimmer.
I would sure hate to toss away all that hard earned aged xtal for a new one at this point. -Chuck Harris Pete Stephenson wrote:
Hi all, Lady Heather just reported that my Thunderbolt's "osc age alarm" just activated. The manual tells me this means that the oscillator control voltage is at a rail and that the oscillator should be replaced. It says this shouldn't be needed during the first 12 years of service, but mine is ~17 years old, so its time may have come. Where can I find a suitable replacement oscillator? Is there a recommended part number? If the original part is no longer available, what is a good substitute? Cheers! -Pete
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