[TenTec] Sticky PTO

[MIKE SOUHRADA]

"Peter
It's possible to do the rebuild with out a kit however, suggest you get
it anyway. New grease , and some new parts.  
The kit provides instructions basically remove the front panel and then
the VFO assembly. A little unsoldering to get it out.

A bit tricky but not all that difficult. 
Mike
Iowa

> 
> Hi Ten Tec Users,
> 
> I will be calling TT in the morning but thought I might get a little insight
> as to "HOW" before I do anything.
> 
> I just acquired a TT Triton IV Model 544--the main PTO Knob turns very
> little and the display moves only slightly--If there was a net on 14.118 I
> would be all set ditto for 7.118. I have a remote vfo and the radio operates
> fine with the remote unit--so the problem I am sure is limited to a stuck
> PTO. Sounds like a PTO rebuild or replace.
> 
> In removing the top and bottom covers, it is not apparent how to get to the
> drive mechanism so that leaves the front panel. I seem to recall that was
> the same way you had to get at the dial restringing on the 540. I assume
> that since this is the 544--there isn't a string. Any clue would be
> appreciated. I assume if you buy the PTO rebuild kit, there are appropriate
> instructions about how to do it. I guess I should also try the archives.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 73's
> Pete W6JFR
> 
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