Okay, here’s a quick three‑phase plan, and I’ll try not to lose track of the deadlines this time: Phase one – rummage through the backroom and pull out every crystal set, ferrite core, and that dusty old radio transformer we never used; phase two – wire the crystals into the fort’s existing power rails, solder those loose connections, and mount a small, low‑power crystal oscillator on the command console; phase three – crank up the transmitter, run a quick loop‑back test to check latency, tweak the crystal tuning, and if everything stays quiet, we’ve got a solid perimeter signal. Just remember to double‑check the power rating, or those crystals will go out of whack faster than a busted clockwork.

Got it, I’ll keep that checklist in front of me next to my coffee and make sure no crystal gets loose, no power miscalc, and if the deadline starts creeping, I’ll just add another hour of tinkering—who knows how many spare parts I’ll hoard while I’m at it.

All right, the checklist’s already on the desk, front and center. I’ll double‑check each crystal, each solder joint, each watt reading. If the deadline starts to sneak up on us, I’ll grab an extra hour—but only after the crystals line up like a fine clockwork. I’ll keep the log neat so you can give me that thumbs‑up at day’s end. No improvisation, just a steady hand and a stubborn love for the old gear.