I unplug from the power lines all my rigs when I am done with them. I also
ground all antennas and if storms are predicted I disconnect them from a
patch panel in the basement so none come into the house. When lightening
start flying around I even unplug the TV and other appliances. Over the
years I have lost a kitchen TV before I could get it unplugged and now the
new one has a mov on it like the big living room one. I have mov's in all
the power strips and quit operating when things get dicey !
I worked outside for the phone company when I was a young guy and saw lots
of cable trouble from lightning.
Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <w9op@athenet.net>
To: <waltk8cv4612amos@att.net>; "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'"
<tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Lightning Strike Results...
My Omni VI+ was repaired a few years back for lightning damage with great
success by TT. All other gear was lost. No problems with the VI+ after
repair.
Maybe if repair is not successful, you can buy a new radio. Check with ur
agent. 73! Mark, W9OP
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of waltk8cv4612amos@att.net
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 6:28 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Lightning Strike Results...
I would get a new rig IF insurance will cover it .......................
Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kimberly Elmore" <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>
To: <orion565@yahoogroups.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 6:10 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Lightning Strike Results...
My O II arrived at TenTec service and Paul called today about TenTec's
findings. He said that a hole was blown out of an IC on the logic board.
They replaced the logic board and the rig appears to be fine. They will
place it in the test rack over the weekend to see how it fares.
Assuming it checks out OK during the 48-72 h burn-in test, I'm faced with a
dilemma: the rig has a bit of sentimental value (it's the rig reviewed by
the ARRL from whom I bought it in their on-line auction), but there may be
more, hidden damage that will not be revealed for some time. Then again,
there may not be. I'd like to keep it going if I can, but I don't want to
own the equivalent of a white elephant or a "bench queen" (a radio that
spends most of its time on the repair bench).
I'm open to the collective wisdom. I have ARRL insurance plus whatever my
homeowners insurace will cover. Am I being foolish to even consider keeping
it?
Kim Elmore, N5OP
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