Nothing to it. Just beg or borrow a rig with an accurate frequency
readout. I used an IC-706 calibrated against WWV. Use a 1 turn loop
connected to that rigs antenna input to act as a pick-up. Bring the loop
near the oscillator to be aligned and make your adjustments. I've used
this method with near perfect results on two Omni-6's. No counter is
required.
N4LQ Steve
TROY WIDEMAN wrote:
> Hello all,
> I would like some help on proper equipment and procedure for setting
> up
> the various reference frequencies (especially in the BFO). In addition
>
> to the manual, I do have the ARRL Handbook which covers the rig's
> various freqs. However, my initial attempt was pitiful and I found my
> (antique) counter was not accurate. So, I would like to ask are the
> Digimax D-612 or D-1200 (the high range of my pocket book) accurate
> enough? Or some other counter in that price range? Also, what is the
> best approach to setting the various frequencies and which (maybe
> all?)
> should best be left to T-T? Thanks in advance. 73, Troy, W6HV
>
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