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Re: [TenTec] 160 Meter Problem

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] 160 Meter Problem
From: Jim Brown <k9yc@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Reply-to: k9yc@arrl.net, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:28:33 -0700
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On Mon,8/18/2014 11:14 AM, Jim Allen wrote:
I removed the covers top and bottom but find no 81595 mixer board.  I did
find what appears to be connector 82 on the logic board and did "remove and
plug [it] back in" with great trepidation.
Why trepidation?  It's common for connector contacts to oxidize or 
become loose over the years. Disconnecting and reconnecting one or more 
times simply scrapes a bit of the oxidation off. Just be careful to 
remove and re-connect them without bending contacts, and lined up 
correctly (not one row off, for example).  And do this for ALL the 
connectors.
Another thing I would try is to back off the power a lot (5-10W) and see 
if you get anything out. If the SWR is very high at the rig, the TX may 
go into protect mode, especially at full power.
I think this may be a job for Sevierville.
Why?  It's probably one of the first things the guy on the bench is 
going to do, and I'll bet that you work a lot cheaper than he does, 
especially by the time Paul Clinton is done with you. If these simple 
things don't fix it, THEN send it to them.
73, Jim K9YC

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