[TenTec] OMNI VI + RIT

[Dale L. Martin]

>
>I operated an Omni VI while visiting W1AW last week. That was
the first
>time I'd ever operated the Omni VI or even seen one close up. I
never
>could find a way to turn the RIT control off and there was no
center
>detent on the adjustable RIT control. That was a little annoying
to me
>and is a concern as I consider the Omni VI+ for my home station.
>
>Did I just miss the RIT off/on switch or does no one but me see
this as
>problematic?

Hi, Jeff.

Yes.

That is, yes, you missed it.  It's at the intersection of the top
row buttons over the main tuning knob and band/frequency keypad
and the VFO A/B/Split button column.

It doesn't have a detent.  I have been doing the School Club
Roundup from our club station at work (W5RRR) and the IC781 there
doesn't have a detent in the RIT--I haven't operated our FT1000
or TS950 in some time, so can't speak to their RIT's
lack/possession of a detent.  Personally, I don't tune for the
detent, I simply tune for good audio/note.  If it's near 0.00,
fine.  If not, fine.

Hardly an issue on which to base the purchase or non-purchase of
such a significant (and excellent) radio.

Get one.  You won't miss the detent.

73,
dale, kg5u




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