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Originally Posted by bandersen
Great news  The coil isn't a crucial part of the multivibrator oscillator. I believe the RC combo of C43 (the 390pF mica cap) and the horizontal rang/hold controls set the free running frequency.
The parallel combo of that coil and 3900 pF cap are set to resonate at 15,750 HZ and help to keep the oscillator from drifting. |
By golly you're right. On closer examination of the circuit, the LC combo is just there for stability enhancement.