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Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ auxillary antenna problem

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ auxillary antenna problem
From: "Dave, K2DP" <k2dp@charter.net>
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:35:29 -0600
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Thomas,

I have an "Option III" (full factory upgraded ) OMNI 6+ and the only problem I have noticed with the AUX Antenna is that the switch contacts sometimes get dirty (simply from lack of use) and I have had to push the switch in/ out a few times to get the aux antenna in line. But that is simply because I don't use an AUX antenna very often.

FWIW & 73,
Dave, K2DP
----- Original Message ----- From: <JBaumgarte@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ auxillary antenna problem



In a message dated 1/13/2007 8:05:11 PM Central Standard Time, ac7a@cox.net
writes:

The  axillary antenna function worked a few years ago when I last used it
with  a small loop antenna, but since then something has changed. I am
trying to  get all this working before CQWW160 in a couple of weeks, so I
don't have  time to send it back to the factory for repair. Has anyone
else has a  problem like this?

Any assistance is appreciated.

'73, Thomas -  AC7A




Thomas,

I had some problems with my Aux antenna circuit, but it was that the signals
from the main antenna leaked through as I recall.  Anyway, the fix  is to
change all those diodes. The factory has some new tougher ones--call Don Prouty and get him to send you a pack with a few instruction notes. Also, he can most likely fine tune your fix on the phone. I'm not at all technical, but I
did change them out in about an hour.  I'm sure a tech  could do it in 10
minutes!

73
John, N0IJ
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