I had to replace the PTO in an Omni C that the owner had sprayed with WD-40.
The brass parts had turned green and the green stuff had gotten onto the
circuit board. The PTO had no output and was in bad shape mechanically. It
probably could have been repaired but it was easier to just replace it.
73, Dave, VE1ADH
----- Original Message -----
From: "David S. Jackson" <kc6ssf@appleisp.net>
To: "TenTec List" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 1:36 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni-D Dial sticking?
> Looking for help/suggesions:
>
> I have an Omni-D (FT-546) which has been waiting for me out in storage
> for a few years. It is now reinstalled in the shack and seems to be
> operating well.
>
> Except that the frequency tuning knob does not want to turn. I was able
> to get it turning but I had to remove the knob and skirt and use pliers -
> ouch!
>
> What's the best way to lubricate this and can I do it without taking it
> all apart?
> (it was one a.m. and I almost sprayed in the old WD-40!!!)
>
> Thanks: David Jackson, KC6SSF
>
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