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Re: [TenTec] Omni VI + Voice Synthesizer Board.

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI + Voice Synthesizer Board.
From: Rfwd6dok@centurylink.net
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Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:04:20 -0600
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Carl,

Thanks very much for the info on the voice synthesizer board on my Omni VI +.
I jumped the diode as you described and it worked!

Thanks again.

73’s
Rich, WD6DOK







> On Mar 9, 2016, at 9:55 AM, Froiseth Richard <rfwd6dok@centurylink.net> wrote:
> 
> Carl,
> 
> Thanks for the info.
> I wrote Ten Tec a note and they wont give out any info without a work order.
> I use to be able to call and receive help on things like this, but I guess 
> times have change.
> Thanks again.
> 
> 73’s
> Rich, WD6DOK
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 9, 2016, at 9:50 AM, Carl Winkles <jcwinks@att.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Here is what Ten Tec told me years ago: "If there is a diode just to the 
>> left of the MC74HC573 chip (third connection on the left edge of the card) 
>> place a jumper across it. Depending on the model of the rig, there will be 
>> one diode, two diodes or a jumper. The Omni series requires a jumper for 
>> proper readout. '
>> 
>> I don't remember having any problem doing this, and I remember that it 
>> worked.  Hope this helps. 
>> 
>> Carl, K4SEV
>> 
>> Enviado desde mi iPhone
>> 
>>> El mar 9, 2016, a las 1:56 AM, Froiseth Richard <Rfwd6dok@centurylink.net> 
>>> escribió:
>>> 
>>> Mike,
>>> 
>>> Thanks for responding to my question.
>>> I bought the Omni VI + from Ten Tec a few years ago and the radio came with 
>>> the board installed.
>>> There were some things going on in my life at that time and I didn’t have a 
>>> chance to check out the board or the rest of the radio.  I know that sounds 
>>> silly, but that's what happened, anyway do you know if you can tell if the 
>>> mod has been done by looking at the board? There is a note in the manual 
>>> stating if the board came out of anything other than a 563 or 564 call the 
>>> factory for modification details.  I guess I can shoot them off an e-mail 
>>> and hope they respond.
>>> I was hoping that someone on here could answer my question.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73’s
>>> Rich, WD6DOK
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 6:25 PM, Mike Bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> silly question, but did this start to act up or did you buy a voice card 
>>>> and add it to the radio?
>>>> 
>>>> There is a modification that needs to be done to the card if it came out 
>>>> of the paragon and into the Omni V/VI. I don’t recall what it was, but it 
>>>> was rather simple
>>>> 
>>>> mike, wb8vge
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Mike, WB8VGE
>>>> SunLight Energy Systems
>>>> The Heathkit Shop
>>>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ <http://www.theheathkitshop.com/>
>>>> J e e p
>>>> o|||||||o 
>>>> 
>>>> A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is never 
>>>> sure. 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Mar 8, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Froiseth Richard <rfwd6dok@centurylink.net> 
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have an Omni VI + with the Voice Synthesizer Board #257 installed.
>>>>> When I press the voice button on the front of the radio the voice 
>>>>> announces the following:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 80m, 40m announces 29731 no matter where you are tuned.
>>>>> 12m, 15m and 20m announces 429731 no matter where you are tuned.
>>>>> 
>>>>> My understanding is the board should announce the freq. you are presently 
>>>>> tuned.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Can anyone shed some light on this problem?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 73’s
>>>>> Rich, WD6DOK
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Mar 2, 2016, at 5:09 PM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Don't use the 500hz and 250hz filters.  Put an Inrad #762 600hz filter in
>>>>>> the 1000hz slot: http://users.vnet.net/btippett/inrad_.htm
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 73, Barry N1EU
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 11:57 PM, Tim Wininger <ky5rtim@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Anyone have one or all of these filters excess to your needs. Looking 
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> the TT versions or Inrad versions.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thanks for any info,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Tim , AB4B
>>>>>>> Rogersville ,AL
>>>>>>>   35652
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