There's a local here with a 6+. His encoder feels rather stiff in spite of
adjustments but the ones I spun at Dayton felt smooth and easy to turn. Who
knows why?
Steve N4LQ
----- Original Message -----
From: John Dvoracek <jdvoracek@vvm.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 12:18 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni vi+ optical encoder
>
> How tight is the tuning encoder on an omni vi+? I have no tension on my
> tuning knob; in fact I have moved the knob out slightly on the encoder
shaft
> so there is complete clearance between the front panel and the friction
> pads. The resistance to turning the tuning knob is still more than I
would
> like. I have used only one other vi+, and ac5aa's knob was easier to
turn.
> Has anyone replaced the encoder, or does anyone know how much TT charges
for
> a new encoder, or are there other sources for the encoder? I am thinking
of
> trying that just to know for sure - I have done some prior front panel
work,
> and I know that requires caution and patience. THANKS!
> 73, de ke5c, op John
>
>
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