- 221. Re: [TenTec] QSK switching diodes in Scout (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 May 2016 12:00:14 -0500
- Point taken. However, as surprising of a performer as it is, I don't think the Scout classifies as a "competition grade" rig and thus wouldn't be likely to end up in a multi-multi operation, so the i
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-05/msg00096.html (12,852 bytes)
- 222. [TenTec] Anyone parting out Omni A/B/C/D (545/546) rigs? (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 18:01:34 -0500
- I picked up an Omni A series B from a SK estate recently. In doing some preliminary tests for a no audio output issue it appears the LM380 on the 80447 Audio-Sidetone board may have gone kaput. I thi
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-05/msg00187.html (7,835 bytes)
- 223. Re: [TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 20:41:19 -0500
- Don't know about that Rick, given the way ol' sol is behaving lately (for example the "Huge Coronal Hole" which was recently observed by NASA) the bands may not always follow the normal rules in the
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-05/msg00237.html (11,494 bytes)
- 224. Re: [TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 15:12:45 -0500
- Therein lies the issue Rick: I'm sure having lived in OKC you have dealt with the very frequent S9++ QRN on the lower bands this time of year. I just made a quick spot check of the AM BC band and 80M
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-05/msg00242.html (9,630 bytes)
- 225. Re: [TenTec] FS: CW FILTER and POWER SUPPLY (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 12:51:04 -0500
- Hal, Both the 208 and the 210 are accessories for the Argonaut 509 QRP rig: http://www.qsl.net/tentec/specs/509.jpg 73, Al _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@c
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00012.html (8,828 bytes)
- 226. Re: [TenTec] CW Mobile (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 11:00:30 -0500
- 1. Learn to send with the other hand (some folks have done that.) OR 2. Move to someplace like the UK where they put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car. (Flame suit on HI HI!!!) 73, Al _
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00057.html (10,185 bytes)
- 227. Re: [TenTec] Omni D Parts Needed (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 08:50:57 -0500
- Looks like those of us who can need to start keeping an eye out for older Omni (and other older TT gear) parts rigs. The problem I have is everything I run across wants to be put back into service HI
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00093.html (7,551 bytes)
- 228. Re: [TenTec] TEN TEC 960 Power Supply Capacitor (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:01:58 -0500
- Rick, Several possibilities: 1) The cap may be breaking down and leaking across the dielectric internally. But before you condemn it on that basis, check the following: 2) The bridge rectifier could
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00101.html (9,159 bytes)
- 229. Re: [TenTec] OMNI D PTO (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 08:01:45 -0500
- Joe, The process is tedious and a bit time-consuming (at least for the first one) but not impossible if you have decent small mechanical skills. Preparation: As otherwise noted in another reply, get
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00107.html (9,372 bytes)
- 230. Re: [TenTec] OMNI D Help Needed (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 17:31:17 -0500
- Was it working before you started this? If it was, you possibly did disturb something as what you're seeing is likely due to xtal oscillator and/or PTO signals not getting into the low level chain pr
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00110.html (8,748 bytes)
- 231. Re: [TenTec] Linux a and TenTec Eagle (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:08:34 -0500
- Lee, What Mint package are you using for rig control? 73, Al _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/ten
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00116.html (8,265 bytes)
- 232. Re: [TenTec] OMNI VII SWR going high--heat releated (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:14:22 -0500
- I'm inclined to agree with Stuart - in my book it's not a good idea to put a piece of equipment in a "claustrophobic" (if you get my drift) enclosure without LOTS of forced air flow unless the manufa
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-06/msg00149.html (8,299 bytes)
- 233. Re: [TenTec] small white connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 14:58:33 -0500
- If I've identified them correctly those connectors come under the general description of latching pin header connectors. Replacements should be inexpensive and readily available from sources such as
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00049.html (11,965 bytes)
- 234. Re: [TenTec] small white connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:59:01 -0500
- These may also be known as "mass term" or MTA connectors. Take a look at this page and see if they're what you're referring to: http://www.te.com/usa-en/products/connectors/pcb-connectors/intersectio
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00051.html (13,744 bytes)
- 235. Re: [TenTec] small white connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 22:44:25 -0500
- Lee, AMP Mate-N-Locks are used for the power connectors. The connector in question is for an internal low-level signal of some sort and is much smaller. 73, Al _______________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00055.html (16,283 bytes)
- 236. Re: [TenTec] small white connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 12:04:26 -0500
- John, I need to defer to others on the list concerning your questions on the TCXO as I have never owned any of the Omni VI series and thus haven't dealt with their "innards." On the other hand Ten-Te
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00061.html (20,274 bytes)
- 237. Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:58:46 -0500
- What gets me is seeing folks obsessing over getting "only 90W" out of their 100W rated rig on some particular band but then ignoring the inefficiencies of their generic autotuner/balun setup and/or a
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00126.html (11,616 bytes)
- 238. Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:57:35 -0500
- My point exactly - this has been discussed here and on other forums on multiple occasions. It has to do with choices: component types and architectures of matching networks, feedlines (look at the lo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00136.html (11,156 bytes)
- 239. Re: [TenTec] Hand microphone for Omni VI?? (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:44:41 -0500
- Unless I'm mistaken (which has happened once or twice before HI HI!!) the Omni VI uses the 4 pin connector. I think the 700 is the 4 pin version hand mike. 73, Al ____________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00149.html (8,716 bytes)
- 240. Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec 700 or 701 microphone (score: 1)
- Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:41:12 -0500
- John, If I'm thinking correctly you should be able to "borrow" the hand mike from the Scout to use with the O-VI for the time being until you can procure another mike. (I'm assuming here that unless
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00159.html (8,319 bytes)
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