After reading the comments regarding the Ten Tec Omni VI+ and other great TT radios, I cannot help but wonder what led to discontinued production of these readios and advent of newer models. There mu
One problem with the Omni VI, VI+, and some other out-of-production TenTec radios is that key components may no longer be available for easy repairs. For example, TenTec tech support told me it was n
One other reason to discontinue the Omni VI is the improvements made to DSP since the Option 3 or 564 came out. I have the Inrad CW roofing filter centered on 600 hz (not 750) and the 221 filter (ce
I use a Timewave DSP-599zx with an Omni VII, and it is worth it to me. Last Spring at Dayton, I purchased the West MountainRadio CLRdsp noise reduction device, but have yet to deploy it, as I have th
Or, might I respectfully suggest that you need to contact the power company, the FCC, your state Utilities Commission -- or all three -- and have them repair the problem. ____________________________
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@weather.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:30:53 -0600
After you make sure its not your own door bell transformer thermal protector. 73, Jerry, K0CQ _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.co
James, Given the superior DSP in the O-VII compared to the O-VI, that's an awfully hearty endorsement and I appreciate it. The O-VI has a low pass audio DSP filter and a peaking filter as well, b
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@weather.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:16:57 -0600
Using the HT or mobile VHF rig in AM mode rather than FM is a great deal more effective at finding noise sources. That's how the commercial finding receivers work, they use AM mode. Many modern hand
Hi there, I wish to request TenTec to reinstate the logic board for the OMNI VI+ I wish to keep this radio going for a long time I'm now 81 and I hope to use this radio for quite some time.... I don'
Interesting idea....and I agree that the Omni VI is MUCH too nice of a radio to let die for lack of parts. As the logic board seems to be such a key item, I wonder what it would take to produce a new
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@weather.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:30:21 -0600
I downloaded the manual just to see. That board probably has a couple unobtainable parts now, the 80C32 controller and the AD8105(?) DSP chip. EPROM and memory may be old too, but newer stuff with ex
John and Carter touch upon one of my pet peeves about modern circuitry. Things like logic boards often get discontinued through no fault of the board manufacturer. Instead, the logic chips, especiall
Even some recent kit transceivers have become obsolete because key components, usually some processor chip, is no longer available. Most electronics, including transceivers, have become like PCs, obs
Thanks for the encouragement on learning CW -- It is proving quite a challenge, as I am a "quick study" - I read it, and if it makes sense, I know it. But this requires PRACTICE and lots of it. I hav
Author: "CSM\(r\) Gary Huber - AB9M" <glhuber@msn.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:41:46 -0600
I'm also interested in keeping my OMNI VI Plus operational for another twenty years. 73, Gary - AB9M _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://l
The Omni VI Plus.... what a rig!!! I got Honor Roll #1 with mine. I will never forget hearing one rare dx station, while two local ones were discussing if the DX would come back. I gave the dx a call
Is anyone running a Timewave DSP-599 with a Paragon? Between the poor propagation and high noise level here from multiple sources, I'm thinking of adding one to my station. 73, Bob WB2VUF ___________
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@weather.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:21:34 -0600
I have a DSP-599. The 599zx is different and may work better. The 599 does a great job of adding selectivity, though you run a risk of strong signals outside its passband running the receiver AVC and