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Re: [TenTec] Slow frequency drift Omni VI

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Slow frequency drift Omni VI
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:01:36 -0400
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Can anyone provide a model number of a fan that fits in place of the
speaker?  Some photos would also be nice.  I'd like to document this mod on
the wiki page http://tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=564

73, Barry N1EU

On Tue, Mar 17, 2015 at 11:48 AM, denton sprague <denton@oregontrail.net>
wrote:

> I also had an Omni 6 that would not stay on frequency. In my case, I
> pulled the internal speaker and installed a fan in its stead. No more drift…
> I used to work a lot of psk so stability was extremely important to me….
>
> On Mar 17, 2015, at 8:27 AM, Peter Bertini <radioconnection@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I've been noticing that I have to retune CW stations when chasing DX
> > operations. The drift is enough to be irritating when running narrow CW
> > filters.
> >
> > What is the most likely cause for slow drift problems:  the BFO crystals
> or
> > the original ovenized 20 MHz reference oscillator?
> >
> > I've ordered new BFO crystals from ICM, per earlier info provided by
> > another Omni VI user. I'm considering replacing the reference oscillator
> > with a good quality 20 MHz TXCO. BTW, the TenTec replacement is now $150!
> >
> > Pete
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