Hi Everyone,
I may come to regret this, but I have decided to offer my trusty Omni VI
Upgrade Version III for sale.In all regards this is an exceptional unit.
The following summarizes some of its features and after-market
enhancements.
--This radio was purchased new in November 1996 from Tom Salvetti. It
was factory upgraded to Version III in July 1997. Under covers when not in
use. My shack is a non-smoking environment. It is cosmetically and
electrically a "9.9". No marks, blemishes or scratches anywhere. I am very
particular about cosmetics. A "Non-Contest" radio.
--TCXO was added to vastly improve frequency accuracy and stability. No
drift or frequency variation now exists from standard references to the main
frequency readout. It's on the button.
--Replaced stock BFO circuit crystals with custom-made crystals from ICM in
Oklahoma to further enhance frequency stability of the BFO oscillator.
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--INRAD Audio Mod was added in to improve SSB fidelity. This is now a
factory recommended mod.
--Grounding on some boards was improved at the direction of the factory to
reduce 10 meter birdies along with ferrite cores being added to control
lines on the logic board. I also disconnected connector 52 on the logic
board to virtually eliminate the notorious CW sidetone click.
--Multi-turn PCB pots were installed to replace the original carrier
suppression pots resulting in much easier and more effective carrier
suppression on SSB.
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--BPF filter board was modified at the factory in to improve intermod
rejection from broadcast stations. A big improvement has been noted.
--Full factory alignment was performed in April 2002 at Ten Tec by Don
Prouty, "the Omni V/VI expert". Paperwork provided.
--Stock Ten Tec SSB filters were replaced in the past with INRAD 2.8 kHz SSB
filters in both the 9 and 6 MHz IF positions for vastly improved SSB
fidelity and symmetry between USB and LSB.
--The following optional INRAD Filters are installed:
--2.1 kHz SSB in the "1.8" slot
--400 Hz CW in the "500" slot
--250 Hz CW in the "250" slot
--2.4 kHz 10 pole SSB in "Nar 1" slot
--2.1 kHz SSB in "Nar 2" slot
I will sell this unit for $1695 shipped CONUS with the (2) 2.8 kHz INRAD SSB
filters installed. For any of the other optional filters please add $85 per
filter OR for all 5 add $380 for a total of $2075.
I will not entertain sale of any filters before the radio is sold. Please
no trade offers. Manual included.
This is an exceptional opportunity to own a loaded, pristine Omni VI ver.III
for less than Ten Tec sells them as used. See it in my photo on QRZ.COM.
Why am I selling? With four rigs ("too many" per Xyl) and my desire to
move in a different direction on HF, I am selling to the Omni VI to raise
funds for new pursuits.
Please e-mail me with your interest or questions.
73 de N1LQ-Dave
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