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1iwilly
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Username: 1iwilly

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Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2020 - 12:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hello i have a 2000 gtl that the frequency drifts all day i set it with dosy 50p to on frequency and withing 5 minutes am,lsb/usb drift any advice for better stability
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Tech833
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Post Number: 2468
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Likely cause- Weak, failing crystal. Even though it is a PLL radio, the PLL is clocked with a crystal.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998

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