[TenTec] RE: (OMNI) Relay disable

[Robert Weingaertner]

Yes if you don't need the relay to drive a linear or an 
"ON THE AIR" sign (remember those?), it is easy to silence.
I did this in my Corsair I and Paragon. The relay is driven by a
transistor. Using a very small soldering iron to get into the tight
space, solder a jumper from the base of this transistor to ground.
Study the schematic and circuit board layout and you'll find the
right spots to solder to. I did it from the component side of the
board. You can tack a jumper to the resistor that drives the base, 
but be sure you connect to the transistor base side of it. If you need
to enable the relay at times, cement a subminiature slide switch to
the side of the relay and route your grounding jumper through it.

Totally silent breakin is a joy on cw and a real pleasure when using 
AMTOR or PACTOR. Even SSB VOX is more fun!

                           73,      Bob WB2VUF

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