[TenTec] Titan Problem

[Steve Ellington]

Sounds like the relay is sticking. Someone suggested reversing the leads
on the relay's coil as a fix. I'm not sure if it would help but maybe
worth a shot.
 > 
> One of the relays is sticking in my Titan Model 425.  When this happens
> the relay(s)(?) stick in transmit. I have no receive signals. If I rap
> the case in the left lower rear corner the relay lets go and I can hear
> again.  The likely culprit would be the vacuum relay.  Once, when very
> stuck, I was able to remove power and actually rap the vacuum relay.
> This fixed the problem for a while. I spend most of my time on 160 using
> separate RX antennas so I forgot about this problem. I just got an
> FT-1000MP [ had an FT-920] and I was enjoying the pleasures of  a new
> rig and QSK when it stuck and reminded me of the problem. Anyone have
> this or a similar experience?
> My Titan's serial number is 425-01086.
> 73, Sid K3SX


Steve Ellington N4LQ
N4LQ@IGLOU.COM

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