On 3/25/2010 3:47 PM, Louis Ciotti wrote:
> Well my latest project arrived today. A TenTec Omni D Series B. It powers
> up that is a plus I supposes. Current symptoms as of now:
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> 1) Frequency display shows 9.000.0 or 1.000.0, on the 29.5, 29.0, AUX
> and 3.5 band positions with no TX or RX on these bands
Crystals missing or not oscillating for those bands. 29 and 29.5 may
have been options as was aux.
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> 2) The PTO will have to be rebuilt as tuning is super super slow.
> Never done one, but I believe TenTec still sells the kit still.
Took me three hours the first one, haven't done a second. Its hand to
work in a cafeteria tray to catch the loose balls from the drive and end
thrust when they try to get away from you.
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> 3) Some scratchy pots ant switches are going to need some de-oxit
Cramolin has a product better for pots that DeoxIT, I've heard.
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> 4) The band switch is somwhat stiff when going into the 29.0 and 29.5
> positions
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If those weren't ever used, they might be stiff.
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> Can I assume problem 1 may be with the band switch???
Might be if the crystals are present. Then a quarter drop of dexoIT on
the switch contacts and some exercise may be a benefit.
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> How do I get the PTO out?
Probably, take off the knobs, and the front panel. Find the three wires
to the PTO and unsolder them, then unbolt the PTO. You'll need a bit of
strong cord to get the slow dial back in place.
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> On the bands that work I get full output power so the finals work. Even
> made a DX contact to France on 15 meters. While trying it out.
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> Thanks,
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> Lou
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73, Jerry, K0cq
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