Electra Bearcat III

[SouthernRoller]

Came across a old Electra Bearcat III recently that was a freebie. All the controls on it work great, just got to get the crystals I need. I have found a supplier for them. This scanner has a Module A and Module B in it for the crystals. How do I know what crystal goes where? The crystals I will be using are

157.500
155.085
155.775
42.600
154.815
154.430
155.670
155.940

 

[popnokick]

If you search right here on RR you'll find this:
http://forums.radioreference.com/general-scanning-discussion/18501-bearcat-iii-electra.html

 

[SouthernRoller]

Ok, there are two modules. A and B, how do I know which is low band and which is high band?
There are 8 places for crystals, with 3 pin holes at each one.

 

[RohnsRadio]

usually the module is marked vhf hi or vhf-lo
3 rows of sockets middle I ground out side matches the module under the sockets
good radio.

 

[SouthernRoller]

Thanks, I'll look inside tomorrow and see what I can find...

 

[SouthernRoller]

There is no markings on the modules at all...

 

[W8RMH]

It's all in the manual - Bearcat III Manual

 

[SouthernRoller]

Thanks, I think I have it figured out now. I'm going to just purchase one crystal for our local sheriff dispatch to start with and make sure it receives.