I believe the 706 had the same board as the 705 and both were electret
condenser mics with a nice bright response. First check all wiring. Then
on the existing board look for any indication of component failure. OR,...
buy a new mic. I'd try a 709a. If you want a stand they have one or you can
buy one from another source. The 709a is only $69, a bargain at that price.
Note these new mics are not indicated to be electret condenser, but dynamic
mics. If I needed one, this is the one I'd get.
Good luck,
David
----- Original Message -----
From: <d.e.warnick@comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Weak Output from 706 Microphone and your
recommendations.
TenTec 708 or 709
Dave
WA3MKB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul K." <hglent@frii.com>
To: tentec@contesting.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:52:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [TenTec] Weak Output from 706 Microphone and your
recommendations.
I have a model 706 desk mic that has lost most of the out put. It still
has output, but I must run the Mic Gain on the Orion 1 up to 50 to 75,
and it will drive the VOX marginally. I have replaced the element with
one I purchased from Ten Tec. Still the out put level is very low. I
just checked with Paul Clinton in the Service Department on purchasing a
new board. He tells me the boards are not available, but he could run
it through the shop at $60.00 an hour. Probably in the neighborhood of
$120.00 for the repair.
So, the question is, has any one had this experience with the 706, and
if so what was the fix? Secondly, I would like recommendations on a
replacement mic for the Orion 1. I seldom us SSB as I op mostly CW, but
when I do op SSB I like a desk mic. So what are the recommendations?
Paul K
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