The Omni-D (and C) have a problem working the 18 MHz band. The C has the
crystal position, but one of its mixer outputs is around 9 MHz. The second
harmonic of that mixer gets amplified and comes on out the antenna output
resulting in all sorts of spurious emission. Ten Tec said the cure is to
get a different radio, but perhaps some sort of low-pass filter might work
at the mixer output. I do not know if the Omni-D even had the switch
position for the 18 MHz band. Best of luck to your friend!
Mike -N4NT-
-----Original Message-----
From: James Fielden <fielden@utkux.utcc.utk.edu>
To: tentec@contesting.com <tentec@contesting.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 2:28 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni-D
>A friend of mine (KB4ABF) has an old Omni-D. The only thing he wants to do
>with the rig is run 17 meter mobile.
>Anyone know where he or if he still can get the Kit or whatever is required
>to put this fine older rig on to the 17 meter band?
>He has no computer so I told him I would put it to the group and give it a
>go.
>
>Thanks for any help,
>
>73,
>
>Jim -- KC4SMH / for BoB -- KB4ABF
>
>fielden@utkux.utcc.utk.edu
>
>
>
>
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