First order of business with any flaky Omni V behavior is to clean the
DC power connectors on and to the rig.
Gunk or oxidation on this connector will do things you never would
attribute to a dirty power connector, but then you would often be wrong.
Deoxit from Radio Shack and pipe cleaners...you'll be amazed what comes
off of a fairly clean looking connector.
After that, dirty or intermittent connectors in the rig are the next
potential culprit. I'd start with the logic board. Takes an hour to
clean all of the connectors in the radio and it is probably a good idea
to do so every 15 years even if you're not having a blatant problem.
Others may have additional suggestions.
Joe N5KAT
scottsheppard@videotron.ca wrote:
>
> I have an issue with my Omni V. It now seems when I turn it on (cold) I do
> not get a receive signal on 40. If I hit any of the other band buttons the
> receiver comes to life, back to 40 nothing. After about two minutes it
> finally comes on. I have done the little switch check at the back to no aval
> and given the other bands still work it is most likely not it. I have poked a
> proded but nothing yet. This is a relatively new issue. Again, only on 40.
> Any suggestions appreciated.
>
> 73 scott VA3IED
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