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Re: [TenTec] Omni VI Freq calibration

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI Freq calibration
From: Robert <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
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Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:22:25 -0500
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Boards are basically non-existant for this 20 year old model.   As to being "up 
to spec", my recall is +/- 50 Hz.  

73
Bob K4TAX


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> On Aug 29, 2014, at 10:40 AM, Brandon Brinkley <bbrinkley@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ok. I suppose if the warm up isn't an issue or if I leave the power supply on 
> then the OCXO vs TCXO isn't a big deal. 
> 
> As for the xtal osc board, would that be a cost prohibitive fix or should I 
> just find a replacement board provided that's the problem?
> 
> Service at TT said I should keep this for parts at a min for the VI+ since 
> parts are scarce. 
> 
> I'll prob end up giving this to a new ham. Someone did that for me when I was 
> young and had no funds. I just want it to be up to spec. 
> 
> I think an Omni VII is on the horizon once I get my Eagle. 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Brandon AC4OU
> 
>> On Aug 29, 2014, at 10:13 AM, "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> The OCXO is the reference for all bands.  As to individual bands, there's a 
>> crystal {10 of them total} being one for each band.  The crystal oscillator 
>> is supposed to be locked to the precision reference by a PLL.  It may be 
>> that the PLL and varactor diode is not able to pull the crystal on 
>> frequency.  All of this is on the Xtal Osc. - L.O Mixer Board.
>> 
>> I have noted the absolute frequency will vary from band to band by a few Hz. 
>> And unless the BFO frequencies are not absolutely correct, you may find a 
>> slight frequency discrepancy from mode to mode.
>> 
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brandon Brinkley" <bbrinkley@gmail.com>
>> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 8:48 AM
>> Subject: [TenTec] Omni VI Freq calibration
>> 
>> 
>>> My Omni VI+ is spot on. I also have an Omni VI stock no Option upgrades. 
>>> I've noticed on 40 meters that I have to adjust 40 Hz high to be on freq. 
>>> I've verified that with other radios. On 10.000 I have to be on 10.000.40 
>>> to get the side tone to match up. On 20 meters it seems either spot on or 
>>> maybe 10Hz off. I've let the radio warm up 30 mins or more, so the OCXO 
>>> should be sufficiently warm.
>>> 
>>> Any easy fix or should I look into a TCXO?
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> 
>>> Brandon AC4OU
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