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Re: [TenTec] Omni 6 logic Y2

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni 6 logic Y2
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:58:59 -0400
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Just guessing but DS1285 data sheets says it's a 32.768Khz clock
crystal.  You might be able to steal one from an old AT computer
motherboard.

73, Barry N1EU

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Glenn <wa4aos@aol.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I am working on a logic board for an Omni 6+ and the small crystal at pins 2 
> and 3 of U6 is bad.
> This crystal looks like a small radial electrolytic capacitor.  U6, ds1285, 
> is the real time clock package in the Omni 6 series.  The capacitor noted as 
> Y2 in the Ten Tec manual has KDS2C stamped on it.
> Apparently that crystal is no longer made but I might be able to find 
> something that will work but will need the crystal specifications.
> A google search mentioned 24 MHz at one site but I can't find data on it.
>
> BTW:  In my Omni 6+ manual this crystal is drawn as being between but it's 
> between pins 1 and 2.  I would appreciate feedback for others with this 
> schematic.
>
> So, anyone know anything about this little crystal or a source for them. I 
> checked with Paul at Ten Tec and they are out but he is trying to locate some 
> info.
> Any help is appreciated ! ! !
>
> I am still interested in any dead Omni 6 or Omni 6 logic boards that might be 
> available for purchase.
>
> 73,
>
> Glenn Scott WA4AOS
> DSM Labs
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