I think I have to agree with Martin. There are several differing characteristics for crystals, how they are cut (axis X,Y,Z), frequency (depends on the IFs used), size, and 'activity' (not what it's really called but can't remember the proper name of it). There are three 'stages' of crystals working, Yes, sort of, and No. If that isn't confusing I'm slipping! Theres three ways of determining if a particular crystal will work in a particular radio system. First is you knowing all that you need to know about the particular crystal and system, and second is if you can depends on the 'other' guy knowing all that then taking his word for it. The 'third' method is to try it and see. The 'best' 'other guy' to believe is the manufacturor of the radio system cuz 'he' wants you to spend more money with him. The next 'best' is you, unless you are subject to making mistakes (I never make misteaks!). Then it's a 50/50 chance no matter who'z word you take, unless they never make misteaks either.
Bargains are not always bargains... especially when it's me looking for them...
- 'Doc
