05-07-2026, 06:51 PM
(05-07-2026, 05:18 PM)boater sam Wrote: Thanks Mike, that is what I was considering. Of course I realise now that the radio does not need to be accurately RF aligned as long as I know the transmitted frequency.
Exactly!
If you have a very good TRF (or tuned ferrite & strong signal) and suitable scope you can put tuner to Y in and sig gen to X in once they are close and make an ellipse. Zero rotation means you have matched!
A regular crystal osc isn't as accurate unless it's calibrated ovened or TCXO.
