While not at all rare, I'd wish for some ALC rectifier diodes, probably
Schottky diodes, just to be able to fix it on Saturday night without
having to wait a week for some to arrive, costing 70 times the diode
price for shipping.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
On 5/9/2010 11:52 AM, Jeramy Ross wrote:
Thanks to all that responded,
Loads of good information! Looks like the PA and driver transistors along
with the bandswitch wafers and indexes are the big ticket items at this time
with only more parts being added to that list as time marches on.
Many have responded that I should look at starting to aquire parts rigs
for future needs, and I am intending to do so as time and money permit.
I am very lucky in that my Omni C came to me in perfect condition both
electrically/mechanically and cosmetically. It must have seen very little
use in it's lifetime or lots of TLC. So I have little doubt it will serve me
well for quite sometime in the future, and with the information that I now
have, I should be able to keep it in service for many, many years down the
line. Heck, this may even be my rig when I go SK! (which would be the
only time anyone would be able to pry it out of my hands hi hi)
Thanks again and 73,
Jeramy / W5XTL
On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 1:37 AM, Jeramy Ross<w5xtl@filexiii.org> wrote:
I asked the group this a week ago, but it seems to have been missed
due to QRM on the list. I now have a great Omni C at my station here.
It's beautiful and in perfect condition, loaded with filters, and PTO
recently rebuilt by Ten-Tec.
Seeing that I love this rig, and it has quickly become my favorite rig
of all time, what do I need to do to make sure this radio is with me
for a very long time? What maintenance/care issues do I need to be
aware of and look out for? What parts are in short supply that I
should look at creating a stash of to ensure serviceability for many,
many years into the future?
73,
Jeramy / W5XTL
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