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Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI Questions

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI Questions
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:46:47 +0000
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I sold an opt 3 earlier this year, absolutely mint, for a lot less than TJ
paid for his.

There isn't a big market for these radios any more, so it's hit and miss
(depending on the price).

And the premium for the Plus certainly ain't what it was a few years ago.
I'd peg it at $200 now.

73, Barry N1EU


On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 12:25 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw@blomand.net>
wrote:

> There is typically a noticeable difference in price between the Omni VI
> (opt 3) and the Omni VI Plus.  They do carry different model numbers.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <bcarling@cfl.rr.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>; "Timothy
> Johnston" <timothy.f.johnston@gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:51 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI Questions
>
>
>  How long ago?
>>
>>
>> On 25 Jun 2014 at 19:05, Timothy Johnston wrote:
>>
>>
>>> If it helps, I will let you know that I bought my Omni VI (option 3)
>>> near mint for $1000 with only 2
>>> filters, box, manual, and complete service and upgrade history. The 962
>>> supply was another $80.
>>> 705 microphone was $50. Two more filters for $150. Still have one filter
>>> slot empty. Good Luck!
>>> 73 de Tj, K4TFJ ...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM, <bcarling@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>>>     I think I may do that Mike. I wonder if $800 would appeal to anyone?
>>>     I gave $1000.00 for it last year, so I think $800 would be
>>> attractive.
>>>     This includes a nice power supply/speaker unit and everything is in
>>>     excellent shape.
>>>
>>>     Anyone like to have it?
>>>
>>> On 25 Jun 2014 at 17:49, Mike Bryce wrote:
>>>
>>> > Sell it as is.
>>> >
>>> > Many people, me included, enjoy fixing broke radios.
>>> >
>>> > Ten tec charges $75 an hr for labor.
>>> >
>>> > Then you have the shipping to and from.
>>> >
>>> > Selling it as needing minor repair would be the way to go.
>>> >
>>> > Mike wb8vge
>>> >
>>> > Sent from my iPhone
>>> >
>>> > > On Jun 25, 2014, at 7:38 AM, bcarling@cfl.rr.com wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > > Hi - I need your opinions please, folks:
>>> > >
>>> > > I have a Ten-tec OMNI VI Plus with power supply, desk mic, extra > >
>>> filters, manual etc.
>>> > > that I am considering selling.
>>> > >
>>> > > It is in great shape cosmetically and has a minior issue with the
>>> ALC > > cutting back or jumping
>>> > > around the power level as you adjust the PWR control. Everything
>>> else > > works perfectly.
>>> > > Gary at TT seems to think it's probably just a bad ALC diode or > >
>>> something.
>>> > >
>>> > > Would it be better to sell this as is or have it repaired first by >
>>> > Tentec before selling it?
>>> > >
>>> > > How much do you think it should bring?
>>> > >
>>> > > 73 - Brian, AF4K
>>> > > Brian Carling, Radio
>>>
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