Hi Crit ,
Welcome to the forum . I too just recently picked up an Omni C
and love it . I'm sure you will feel the same after you have used yours
for a bit . They are a very sensitive and quiet rig and the audio is
excellent both receive and transmit . Yes , one of the quirks is the
popping on a strong signal and the secret is to back off the RF gain as
was mentioned . I've used mine about a month now and that's really the
only thing that I see that's a minor annoyance . I don't know if you
have optional filters in your rig ... Mine doesn't ... but I've noticed
that in the .5 XTAL position it acts like a preamp , I believe its
because they put that in to compensate for loss through the 500 hz
filter if installed . Check yours and see if it's the same . I assume
that's normal , I kind of like it for weak signal work , and I leave
it in that position most of the time . I think Ten Tec recommends Caig
Deoxit contact cleaner , I found some at an electronics store and it
works great ! ...Pricey , but it works super . My ON/OFF push- pull
switch was a bit sticky and a spritz of the Deoxit slicked it right down
and now its very smooth and crisp . Another little oddity is when you
touch the tuning knob in the center metal part the frequency moves just
a wee bit , hardly noticeable but its there . Just touch the plastic
part of the knob .. Problem solved . I've heard you can fix that with
installation of a metal "brush" or slip contact on the PTO shaft . I
havnt bothered , but I may try it if I ever have to relube the PTO.
That's another thing that needs servicing once in a blue moon . Mine
is very smooth but I suppose one day I'll open it up and do it ..
Then again if it isn't broke don't fix it , HI . That's the only things
I've noticed so far with these rigs ... Oh yeh ...one more thing on 17
meters , search the archives on 17 meter usage and how it can generate
a spur on that band , only real drawback to this radio . I'm sure some
of the fellows that have used them for years have other suggestions and
tips too . As I said , I love mine . My 706IIG and my Kenwood are
gathering dust since I bought this radio ... it's a blast to use . You
made a wise choice with the Omni C .
73, WD6GLA
Bob Tadlock
PS Dave ...thanks for that tip on that replacement # IC OP amp .
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