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Re: [TenTec] OMNI 6+

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI 6+
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
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Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2014 09:17:09 -0500
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Since the Omni VI Plus has connections on the rear panel for Audio IN and Audio OUT, I strongly suggest using the RCA connectors on the rear panel for the required audio signals to and from the RigBlaster. To this end, I also suggest putting a 1 k ohm resistor from the Audio IN center pin to ground at the RCA connector on the rear. There is a 10K series resistor internal to the radio. This 1 k ohm resistor in conjunction with the internal 10K R provides the proper load for the device and does allow attenuation of the audio signal to better suit the input audio requirements. This assures a much better Signal to Noise ratio of the transmitted signal.

When using the Audio IN on the rear, it is important to disconnect the MIC from the front panel. This assures that only the data signal is being transmitted and that "room noises" picked up by the mike do not corrupt or be transmitted with the data signal.

There is a PTT command input on a RCA connector on the rear or one can choose to simply use VOX with a very short hang time to handle the RX/TX switching.

My general rule.........if it isn't a microphone, don't connect it to the front panel MIC connector. That's why the rear panel connectors are present and these are better suited for audio and command levels accordingly.

73
Bob, K4TAX





----- Original Message ----- From: "Carter" <k8vt@ameritech.net>
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Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI 6+


On 6/5/2014 5:11 AM, michael kincaid wrote:
Anyone on this list use a RigBlaster Advantage with an OMNI 6+

I would like to know how you made the interface cable.

I presume you mean the 4 pin to 8 pin mic cable.

If so, I bought it at the time I bought the Advantage.

73,
Carter   K8VT
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