My O II arrived at TenTec service and Paul called today about TenTec's findings. He said that a hole was blown out of an IC on the logic board. They replaced the logic board and the rig appears to be
I would get a new rig IF insurance will cover it ....................... Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI My O II arrived at TenTec service and Paul called today about TenTec's findings. He said that a hole w
Well this is not the same thing but, I had an antenna tuner take a hit and had it repaired by the manufacturer and although they did a great job it seems that it just not work as well as it use to. I
No, I don't think you are foolish. Burn in should accelerate any other immediate damage. Logic boards in my experience are pretty good fuses for lightning surges. The analog circuits should then have
My Omni VI+ was repaired a few years back for lightning damage with great success by TT. All other gear was lost. No problems with the VI+ after repair. Maybe if repair is not successful, you can buy
I unplug from the power lines all my rigs when I am done with them. I also ground all antennas and if storms are predicted I disconnect them from a patch panel in the basement so none come into the h
I think you should burn it in for at least a month and see if it lasts that long. If it does then it is probably OK. If it doesn't then you have something to talk to the insurance agent about. As it
I think you should burn it in for at least a month and see if it lasts that long. If it does then it is probably OK. If it doesn't then you have something to talk to the insurance agent about. As it
I think you should burn it in for at least a month and see if it lasts that long. If it does then it is probably OK. If it doesn't then you have something to talk to the insurance agent about. As it
First, see what Service says after the burn-in. Second, talk to the underwriter or adjuster at S&S & your homeowner's policy once you know Service's opinion. Level with them honestly about your conce
Kim, My Orion took a hit almost 2 years ago, carried it up to TT, was repaired and has been operating virtually every day since, no problems. After a good burn-in, personally, I wouldn't hesitate to
After my hit, Ten Tec was never able to keep my Omni VI running for more than a month. It was back and forth 4 times before I traded it for an Orion II. -- Larry N8KU l o n g w i r e . c o m HF - DX
Kim, If you decide to get rid of your rig due to lightning damage, then you owe it to the amateur community to be ethical. Please do not push a "bench queen" on an unsuspecting amateur radio operator
I can certainly understand your concern after your experience with lightning. I don't know whether there is any one correct answer. I'm sure it depends, in large part, on your comfort level. However,
The problem with the ARRL plan is that you must insure every item of equipment, including tower and everything on that tower. Those of us who have collected a number of rigs that we use everyday are
Try the other insurance company. You buy as much insurance as you think you need - you don't have to insure everything for its full value and you don't have to list unless you go over $10,000. And, f
Then you should have a word with Ham Radio Insurance Associates... especially considering that one of the principals ia an active Ten-Tec owner! I belive the web site is www.hamradioinsurance.com but
Yes, Craig I do not think the ARRL is the best deal. I collect and restore rigs. All my rigs are working rigs and I keep them up. They are all hooked up to the tower. I have Heath's, Collins, Drake,
My daughter lives in Volusia County, not far from Tampa. I was there during the thunder storm and tornados in 1997 (I think that was the year). I have never experienced "continuous lightning" before.