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Re: [TenTec] Omni V

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni V
From: <ve1bn@ns.sympatico.ca>
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Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 13:40:59 -0300
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Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 1:02 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni V


> Hello, fellow Ten-Tec Fans:
>
> I just purchased a "new" Omni V.  I'll be getting the matching power 
> supply
> and adding all the optional filters over time.  However, I wanted to ask 
> for
> some guidance and learned opinions from the group.
>
> This one is serial number #94A10059.  I assume this means it was rig 
> #10059,
> and it was manufactured in 1994.  Is this correct?  Where does this one 
> fall
> on the total list of Omni V's manufactured?  Are there any particular 
> "issues"
> with this vintage Omni that I should be aware of?
>
> I'm aware that N4PY has a V.9 mod.  What are the pros/cons?  Is it worth 
> the
> effort?  I don't need direct keypad entry of frequency or use memory 
> storage
> much.  As far as I can tell, it isn't worth the effort (for me).  However, 
> the
> spotting feature would be nice ...
>
> I'll be adding one 9mHz filter for CW.  Should I get the 500 Hz or 250 Hz
> filter?
>
> Is the FM board still available anywhere?
>
> I'd like to be able to adjust power output down to less than 5 watts using
> the front panel control.  Is there a tuning procedure or separate mod to
> accomplish this?
>
> TIA/73, Jim K5HO
>
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