Hi TenTekkies,
I haven't sent a rig in for any repair that would have required removal
of the front panel/encoder, but I had to replace the encoder on either my
Delta II or Paragon several years ago and I seem to recall a similar
problem that turned out to be due to the knob fitting closer to the front
panel because I didn't have as many threads showing in front of the front
mounting nut; in other words the new encoder shaft didn't extend out as
far causing the knob to be back farther and creating more drag. I'm sure
they have to disassemble the front to put on the new keypads during the
option 3 upgrade. Probably the technician just likes more drag than you
do. You can adjust the drag without removing the knob by holding the
silver outer ring stationary and turning the rubber "grip" CW or CCW.
73,
Pat-K4BEH
On Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:35:37 PDT "Carl R. Gansen" <wb0cff@hotmail.com>
writes:
>
>
>My Omni 6 came back from the OPT 3 upgrade considerably tighter
>than when it went in. Loosening the hex nut on the encoder just
>behind the knob made it eadier to turn again. I suspect that
>every now and then the assembler at TT has Wheaties for breakfast
>and overtightens the retaining nut distorting the assembly enough
>to cause binding. That would be a good step to tool up with a
>torque watch.
>
>>From: "Steve Ellington N4LQ" <n4lq@iglou.com>
>>To: "John Dvoracek" <jdvoracek@vvm.com>, <tentec@contesting.com>
>>Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni vi+ optical encoder
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>>Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 16:11:44 -0400
>>
>>
>>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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