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Re: [TenTec] Need push on/off pots for Omni C

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Need push on/off pots for Omni C
From: Richard Detweiler <rdetweil@hotmail.com>
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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:10:11 -0500
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Thanks,
 
I have " restored " many of these OMNI A/B/C/D radios,  much easier to work on 
than the modern ones and more suited to my 'old' knowledge :)
 
I've had to repair just about everything at least once,  if you need any 
advice, just give me a yell.

Best Wishes
Richard

K5SF


 
> Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:29:36 -0700
> From: rfulco@bellsouth.net
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Need push on/off pots for Omni C
> 
> I spent 3 hours on it, pulled front panel and then unsolder/pulled the pots. 
> I actually was able to pull them apart, and push the shaft in and out to get 
> it unstuck and then put some grease in and put them all back together and 
> make it work as new. Once you get the pot out not as hard as I thought. Only 
> problem, the S meter has some corrosion, and the fine wire is broke inside! I 
> was on my way to getting this trash can Omni back to life...Got the speaker 
> ps going last night..Now to just find a old S meter! Thank for reply..Randy
> 
> --- On Wed, 6/12/13, Richard Detweiler <rdetweil@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Richard Detweiler <rdetweil@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Need push on/off pots for Omni C
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 11:35 AM
> 
> 
> Randy,  
> 
> 
> 
> Those are very hard to find,  some people ran 12V through the power switch 
> and burned them as there weren't designe for that current.  
> 
> There were only meant to power the AC line to the power supply.
> 
> 
> 
> Best find any push/pull pot of any value then replace the resistor plate with 
> one that works or the original if not damaged.
> 
> 
> 
> I have a surplus store here that sells the 100 ohm version in the same body 
> style,
> 
> 
> 
> What I have done in the past is open the front of the 100 ohm one by lifting 
> the tabs and then replaced the carbon resistor plate with the correct value.
> 
> 
> 
> If you can't use the original plate,  Make sure you find the right type of 
> resistor plate,  there is a  audio taper and a linear taper.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope that help.
> 
> Best Wishes
> Richard
> K5SF
> 
> 
> 
> > Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:22:53 -0700
> > From: rfulco@bellsouth.net
> > To: tentec@contesting.com
> > Subject: [TenTec] Need push on/off pots for Omni C
> > 
> > I picked up a neglected Omni C with matching supply/speaker this weekend at 
> > Hamfest. Lots of oxidation/ rust on bolts on inside. I free'd up most pots, 
> > but  the push on/off with pots --don't move in or out. Anyone got any 
> > spare's they want to part with? Randy K5SL
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