- 1. [TenTec] repairs (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:30:10 -0500
- OK, guys, I normally consider myself a pretty patient guy. But this is getting to be a bit much. I have sent my OmniVI Plus back to the factory 3 times in one year. Each time for (roughly) the same p
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00522.html (7,941 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:42:13 -0500
- Since you guys were kind enough to give me multiple replies, I am going to reply to all messages at once: Astron RM-35M rack mount set to exactly 13.8VDC per another long-time Omni owner. Not exactly
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00543.html (17,201 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:02:03 -0500
- There is no simple answer to this, I will describe: I have a total of 5 ground rods spaced around the outside of the house that directly attach to the house wiring... I have a #6 copper "backbone" ru
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00555.html (16,110 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TenTec] CQWW CW contest (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:04:38 -0500
- Well, it got me 30 new band-countries for 10 hours work. Otherwise, I don't even keep score. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF ____________________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00556.html (7,266 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:33:22 -0500
- That is not "a wire," it's 2" copper strap. Through the wall. 8 feet. You mean that doesn't happen to everyone with balanced antennas? (Only partially kidding.) -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00562.html (9,903 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:04:58 -0500
- There is no breaker, never has been. That seems to be the consensus of what my problem is! Thanks. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF ______________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00565.html (8,827 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:09:09 -0500
- Just FYI, the Nye Viking is the exact same tuner as the old Johnson - (with even better quality components) - they bought the rights to it. Found mine on EBay for $500. Can't say I like the metering,
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00566.html (9,734 bytes)
- 8. Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER--re:4:1 balun....hmmmmmmmm.... (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 08:31:14 -0500
- Here is what you really want: http://www.palstar.com/bt1500a.php -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenT
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-01/msg00082.html (7,892 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TenTec] What makes the 238 good or any other tuner good? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:12:30 -0500
- You need to read up on Kurt N. Sterba's findings... http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/books/3767.html -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF ______________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-01/msg00683.html (9,611 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TenTec] Computer Control of OMNI VI Opt.3-Help,Suggestions Please!! (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:14:45 -0500
- A standard PC modem cable will do the trick. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com ht
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00243.html (9,484 bytes)
- 11. [TenTec] blow-up number 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 11:08:30 -0500
- Some of you will recall my tale of the repeated failure of (it turns out) diodes and other components in the driver stage of my Omni-6 Plus. I have had it back to Ten-Tec 4 times for the same problem
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00438.html (10,344 bytes)
- 12. Re: [TenTec] blow-up number 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:23:48 -0500
- There is nothing connected to the RX ant input. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00506.html (7,517 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TenTec] blow-up number 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:57:27 -0500
- The PIV is 1000V per Paul. I put a neon tester light across the end of the ladderline, I am going to leave it on each one for a few days and watch. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100%
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00518.html (11,310 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TenTec] blow-up number 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:54:01 -0500
- There is a medium-power (5KW I think) FM station 1 mile away. I mentioned this to Paul, and he dismissed it. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF ____________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00625.html (9,463 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TenTec] blow-up number 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:57:04 -0500
- As several have mentioned, (Paul confirmed) there already is a "bleeder" choke installed across the antenna terminals internally, part of an Omni-VI Plus mod done a while back. -- Larry N8KU w w w .
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00626.html (9,769 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TenTec] 1220 2 meter rig for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 07:03:40 -0500
- Unless a rig is a tube-type, whether it is owned by a smoker or non-smoker is a moot point. It's high voltage that attracts smoke particles into the rig, same as with an "electrostatic precipitator"
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00745.html (7,927 bytes)
- 17. [TenTec] tuner battle? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:34:30 -0500
- I have been trying to think this through, but I give up... Would someone who has "real" antenna tuners ever have a use for a built-in autotuner? I am picturing disastrous results as the two "fight ea
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg01014.html (6,779 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TenTec] QST AD (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 07:20:08 -0500
- I agree that QST never says anything bad. It's kind of boring. I wish Worldradio did HF rig reviews. I wish Kurt did HF rig reviews! However, as far as the advertisers go, consider this: You are an H
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg01107.html (8,910 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TenTec] Jupiter II anybody? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:23:53 -0500
- I don't think the Orion is "too ambitious." I also submit that the price of the Orion in inflation-adjusted dollars is the same as the Omni-VI at the time it was introduced. As for user-friendliness,
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg01248.html (9,410 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI vs. Jupiter (score: 1)
- Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 19:11:52 -0500
- What you want is the Drake R8B. There's one available on a certain highly-regarded auction site right now for $700. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF _____________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-03/msg00469.html (7,811 bytes)
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