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81. [TenTec] On cleaning connectors (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:24:35 -0500; Seems that I keep preaching this topic over and over and over. I recently addressed this issue on a Scout and a Century 22. Fact is, connectors oxidize. It is the laws of chemistry and physics and h; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00129.html (9,900 bytes)
82. Re: [TenTec] [TentecJupiter538] On cleaning connectors (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:55:42 -0500; Paul et al: Thanks, I did not specify any details regarding "conditions" for a purpose. Yes agreed, some conditions will accelerate oxidation. In re-reading my post, it was not clear on the laws o; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00130.html (12,490 bytes)
83. Re: [TenTec] orion11 (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 20:50:45 -0500; Rodney: Have they been changed or are they original? If original, then they should be replaced. Also the snapchat battery will likely need replacing. There is info on the site about a Bill Of Mat; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-05/msg00005.html (7,734 bytes)
84. Re: [TenTec] orion11 (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 21:26:26 -0500; Then start cleaning connectors. Use a good contact cleaner, DeOxit, apply a small amount to a Q-Tip. Unplug each connector, and do this one at a time, scrub the male pins and then exercise the co; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-05/msg00007.html (9,184 bytes)
85. Re: [TenTec] Jupiter power switch (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 07:25:01 -0500; There is more to the power ON/ OFF than the power switch and the relay. I suggest you study the schematic before replacing parts. It is more likely NOT the switch or the relay. I'd more suspec; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-05/msg00014.html (8,437 bytes)
86. Re: [TenTec] Eagle: deaf receiver until a brief transmission is initiated (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 22:09:22 -0500; Sounds like the TR relay. It is a sealed relay, mounted on a small PC board just behind the aluminum cross member. Usually supported on wire legs in order to reduce the sound of the relay operat; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-05/msg00021.html (9,216 bytes)
87. Re: [TenTec] Orion (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 13:01:19 -0500; I would take the time and clean connectors. Do them one at a time. Be careful and assure they are seated correctly. I use contact cleaner applied to a Q-Tip and scrub the male pins. Then exercise the; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-04/msg00001.html (7,860 bytes)
88. [TenTec] Orion Encoder (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:17:57 -0500; The encoders are very simple stepped or segmented switches with a wiper much like a carbon pot. They get dirty, just like a carbon pot, and need cleaning. They are easy to clean which saves money; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-04/msg00011.html (6,928 bytes)
89. Re: [TenTec] Orion Encoder (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:41:38 -0500; Yes, and good contact cleaner does contain a silicon based lubricant. I have 2 bottles being 1 dram each of DeOxit, one is blue, one is red. They are used for different purposes. One should never; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-04/msg00018.html (8,780 bytes)
90. Re: [TenTec] Argosy with Linear (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 11:05:56 -0600; Yes that is correct, the number I have is 80853. It allows the relay on that board to connect the coil to the T/R line and the other end of the coil to connect to +12VDC. There is a diode across; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-03/msg00005.html (9,807 bytes)
91. [TenTec] Dayton Hamvention CANCELED (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:36:22 -0500; The following link says it all. 73 Bob, K4TAX http://www.arrl.org/news/dayton-hamvention-announces-cancelation-of-2020-show; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-03/msg00017.html (6,806 bytes)
92. Re: [TenTec] Omni Vl Plus Amplifier Switching (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:41:27 -0500; Barry et al: To the best of my knowledge, having owned 2 of the Tentec Omni VI Plus transceivers, there is no RF delay upon key closure. Thus the radio is designed to work in QSK mode with the Tent; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-03/msg00028.html (10,077 bytes)
93. Re: [TenTec] Free: Apple TV Remote Gen 3 (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:12:18 -0500; Most insurance companies pay replacement cost for lightning damage items. Dont let them say power surge as that is deprecated value payment. Less your deductible of course. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iP; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-03/msg00033.html (8,529 bytes)
94. Re: [TenTec] Free: Apple TV Remote Gen 3 (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:16:29 -0500; The NEC rule is all driven grounds must be bonded outside of the structure to the AC mains ground serving the structure . The exception is if the secondary ground is more than 75ft (as I recall) from; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-03/msg00034.html (9,608 bytes)
95. Re: [TenTec] Hercules II Issue (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:23:32 -0500; Do you have the cables {3 of them + coax} correctly connected between the Omni VI Plus and the Hercules II? Don't remove the covers until you are sure you have things correctly connected. See page; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-03/msg00049.html (7,519 bytes)
96. Re: [TenTec] Argosy Mic (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 20:16:24 -0600; Why not order a hand mike from Tentec? They sell them and they work very well. Send an e-mail to SERVICE@TENTEC.COM Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-02/msg00006.html (8,060 bytes)
97. Re: [TenTec] Argosy Mic (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:46:20 -0600; Just make sure it has the correct connector and it is wired correctly. That will save a lot of aggravation for all. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-02/msg00011.html (8,875 bytes)
98. Re: [TenTec] Jupiter sweep/sensitivity question (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 13:37:21 -0600; When the scan mode is activated, the receiver AGC is set to off mode in order to provide increased gain for the signals to be displayed. When the scan is completed the receiver AGC is returned to th; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-02/msg00015.html (8,541 bytes)
99. Re: [TenTec] Argosy Mic (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 14:29:41 -0600; Thanks Ron. I mention this in as much as I frequently assist hams with mike issues. In many cases they {Hams} seem to think if it will plug in it should work. That is generally far from the tota; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-02/msg00018.html (11,245 bytes)
100. Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec Mic (score: 1): Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 15:59:51 -0600; All the more important reason to get the correct mike and connector which is wired correctly. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 2/5/2020 3:48 PM, Richard C. Doolittle wrote: Bob, The Argosy has standard !/4" 3-way pl; /archives//html/TenTec/2020-02/msg00020.html (7,487 bytes)

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