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From: <We5f@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 1:02 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni V
> Hello, fellow Ten-Tec Fans:
>
> I just purchased a "new" Omni V. I'll be getting the matching power
> supply
> and adding all the optional filters over time. However, I wanted to ask
> for
> some guidance and learned opinions from the group.
>
> This one is serial number #94A10059. I assume this means it was rig
> #10059,
> and it was manufactured in 1994. Is this correct? Where does this one
> fall
> on the total list of Omni V's manufactured? Are there any particular
> "issues"
> with this vintage Omni that I should be aware of?
>
> I'm aware that N4PY has a V.9 mod. What are the pros/cons? Is it worth
> the
> effort? I don't need direct keypad entry of frequency or use memory
> storage
> much. As far as I can tell, it isn't worth the effort (for me). However,
> the
> spotting feature would be nice ...
>
> I'll be adding one 9mHz filter for CW. Should I get the 500 Hz or 250 Hz
> filter?
>
> Is the FM board still available anywhere?
>
> I'd like to be able to adjust power output down to less than 5 watts using
> the front panel control. Is there a tuning procedure or separate mod to
> accomplish this?
>
> TIA/73, Jim K5HO
>
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