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Re: [TenTec] 509 Update

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] 509 Update
From: Ed - K9EW <k9ew57@gmail.com>
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:19:47 -0600
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Hi Gary,

This sounds like a *real* project radio.  But all the 509 owners on
the list will be interested in your progress, so check in whenever you
have an update.

73/73,
ed - k9ew
www.k9ew.us

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:01 AM, Gary Harmon <gharmon@idworld.net> wrote:
> The filter jammed inside this 509 was a MFJ CW-2 unit.  It was wired into
> the accessory socket in place of the jumper between pins 4 and 5.  Two
> switches were mangled into the front panel.  The whole setup could have been
> mounted in a little box and wires run to the accessory and 12v sockets ad
> eliminated the front panel damage.  The AGC mod was a switch added to the
> back panel with a 220 mfd cap.  C16 (125 mfd) cap was raised off the board
> and wired to the switch.  Seems like AGC was obtained by switching between
> the two caps.  Both mods have been removed and five holes plugged with J-B
> Weld.  ON-OFF switch is in constant ON mode.
>
> Smoke residue has been removed.  Need dial cord assembly, accessory plug,
> and volume control/switch.  Will see what Ten-Tec has to offer this morning.
> Hopefully the model store will have some similar paint for the panel plugs.
>
> Neat little radio.
>
> Vr,
>
> Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK
> 6003 Archwood
> San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
> 210.657.1549h
> 210.884.6926c
>
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