The TenTec 229/238 tuners have a shortfall on 160 meters because of the 470pf disc caps will not handle the currents involved. You should replace them with 470pf doorknob caps. I found them on ebay
Sorry guys. I am using Yahoo and they are going thru a downgrade in their services. They have went from a working system to something a pre-schooler would dream up. Here is a link to the web site
Thank goodness someone figured it out! Hi. I am expecting caps anyday now to mod my '229 tuner. Clayton I added fifteen feet of wire on both ends, expecting a dramatic drop in resonance it went from
There is another site describing a re-build of a '238 tuner. Might do a search for that too. Clayton N4EV In case some of you (like me) wish to keep these instructions for future use, you can downlo
My caps also didn't have any screws. I used 10/32 screws that worked great. Be careful to use the correct length. I had one of the threaded ends come loose. I had the reheat it and worked great. I
OK Rick, I'll look for some M5 screws. Thought they migh be metric but the 10/32 screws fit really good. Hi Thanks The 10/32 screws may perhaps fit but the Russians use the metric system. The screw
Look at the Ten Tec site, under the obsolete manuals. You will find 416 listed. Clayton N4EV Does anyone have a diagram of the Titan ll 416 Amp? Bob Gibson W5RG _____________________________________
Hello Ron: Shucks, Ron, I was going to offer him $10 for it. HI HI. Quite sure it is solid. Just because it is old and no longer in production does not make it a clunker. Hey my old Omni VI+ is st
I use CQRlog, but it is Linux. Runs great on Linux Mint. Used N3FJP's program and HRD but have dumped Windo$$$$. It's quick and most of all, it's free! Usually make a donation. Clayton N4EV Greet
Barry: What is your top$? I will be at the TenTec hamfest this weekend and I'm sure there will be an Omni V there. I'll try to make a list and get it to you with the info. Clayton N4EV I've owned
Cecil: your explanations are great, the ONLY problem is There ain't an 'e' in Smoky Mountains! Worked there as a Park Ranger for several years... HI Clayton N4EV ________________________________ From
Cecil, I just had to do that! Hi. Yes, I enjoy all those places too. My most favorite place is the Catalooche Valley just off I 40 in NC. Really enjoined your explanation of filtering. Would hav
Andy: Your opinion counts! Let me sat that, but do not be disappointed about the Orion. If it is built like some of the others that also have been discontinued, then your station will be around for
Way to go Gary! GO VOLS! I too, am a TENN TEC user. Own two of them. Clayton N4EV ________________________________ From: GARY HUBER <glhuber@msn.com> To: Mike Stricker <info4mjs@yahoo.com>; Discu
Kim, Most likely TT replaced two 1k pots in the final PA. Normally there are two pots in the RF deck. Had my Jupiter back to they for service and ot was quick and painless. Cannot say anything but
Dave: You could not go wrong with most any jupiter you could find. Mine came as a grey/green (older version) and I liked it so much I converted it to black/blue) . Looks just like the last one that
John, I found that the conversion was not too difficult. Had to remove two surface mount resistors and install two more. Tedious if you have never done that but doable. The mechanical work to remov
Randy, would a S meter from an Omni VI work? I do have a spare one around. Clayton N4EV It seems to me that the old OMNI series radios can be repaired if you can find a substitute part which can be
Bob: I would price it somewhere in the $1200- $1300 range. The last two options are not too common. I only know of one other ham with the '257 board. It's a lot easier to drop the price than to go
AMEN to that. I own two of the out of production radios and I'm still happy AND hearing stations that other radios cannot! My old Omni VI+ is very good and better than most rigs from the land of th