I called TenTec's Service dept on Tuesday (3/17/99) to arrange for service on
my Omni-D series B.
I asked if they could enable the transmit on the 10.0 MHz band but they said
they don't have the modification kits anymore (no
discussion on whether the components were individually available...),
confirming that the missing components are coils/capacitors.
I didn't ask about other WARC bands.
Regards,
Barrett Thompson
WB3LDX
barrettthompson@mindspring.com
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>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 21:48:36 -0600
>From: "Bob Helms" <af5z@inetport.com>
>Subject: [TenTec] Omni-A/-D/Series B WARC Band Additions
>
>I've seen several messages from individuals wishing to add
>transmit/receive operation on 30, 17 and/or 12 meters to the
>Omni-A, Omni-D and/or Omni Series B.
> <...>
>
>The three models will receive 10.0-10.5 MHz as designed however
>they lack the necessary coils and capacitors to allow transmit in the
>10.0 bandswitch position. The AUX bandswitch position may be used to
>add the 12 meter (24.5 - 25 MHz) band which requires a crystal as
>well as coils and capacitors.
> <...>
>
>I'm unaware if TEN_TEC will sell modification kits at this time.
>Although the instructions have you install each component, there is
>NO parts list included. It MIGHT be possible to buy the components
>as repair parts from TEN_TEC.
>
>
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