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Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ Repair needed

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ Repair needed
From: "Phil Chambley Sr." <k4dpk@comcast.net>
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Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:33:04 -0400
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Doug....

If you decide to sell this radio, I would be interested in it for parts.

Phil
K4dpk

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Speer, Doug" <Doug.Speer@FairbanksMorse.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 12:32 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni VI+ Repair needed


>I have an Omni VI Plus that is a suspected static discharge victim.  In
> its current state the receiver is fully functional and works just fine.
> The transmitter puts our little or no power with associated reduced
> current draw on the power supply and odd Po readings on the panel power
> meter.  The little or no power output has been confirmed with an
> independent power meter.   Ten-Tec originally repaired this unit with
> identical symptoms by replacing the drivers, finals and PIN diodes on
> the BPF/Front End Board.  The unit failed again shortly after the
> original Ten-Tec repairs.   Ten-Tec now suspects further problems with
> PIN diodes and / or an OP Amp in the SWR circuit that apparently
> provides feedback to the RF circuits.  Ten-Tec declared this unit as
> "not economically repairable" and subsequently I filed a homeowners
> claim on the unit therefore Ten-Tec will not perform any further service
> work on the rig.
>
> I have neither the time nor test equipment to dig into component level
> repair myself.  I'm looking for someone knowledgeable and experienced
> with Ten-Tec Omni VI+ servicing who would be willing to take a look at
> the rig.  Please contact me off line of the reflector and let me know
> your experience and bench rates.  I can then discuss in more detail what
> I know / don't know about the rig and its issues.
>
> Doug, W9PN
> Doug.Speer@fairbanksmorse.com
>
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