[TenTec] Why leave out calibration information TT????

[Steve Baron - KB3MM]

WHat do you mean by lopsided ?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul" <gw7lhi at hotmail.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 13:15
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Why leave out calibration information TT????


> I too would like the answer to the question below.
>
> I have an Omni V, and would like to investigate the lopsided PBT tuning
that
> it has.. but I don't want to do a "screwdrivers expert" job on it in case
> things worsen :-)
>
> So to recap, does anyone know the correct alignment procedure for the
> Ten-Tec Omni V model 562.
>
> I don't really want to make expensive transatlantic phone calls for
> information that really should be in the manual. My Japanese FT-102 has
full
> alignment instructions in the user manual, and it is about the same age as
> the TT radio.
>
> Paul MW0CDO in South Wales UK.
>
> Seasons' greetings to all!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <OTAKEBI at aol.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 4:09 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Why leave out calibration information TT????
>
>
> > Why does TT make such complete Manuals for the OMNI V and VI and then
> leave
> > out basic information such as setting of IC Limit, Internal ALC Limit,
FWD
> and
> > REF adjustment,
> > Meter Offset, etc.?
> > I had to make two long distance calls to TT just to get the information
> for
> > ALC calibration.
> > I spoke to a very nice Tech and asked if the information that was
lacking
> in
> > the Manual could be found in a Service Manual or Supplement I could buy
> and he
> > told me that no such thing exist.
> > How does TT recalibrate a rig?
> > I don't think that each Tech is expected to keep it in their head.
> > Does anyone on this reflector know if a place exist that this
information
> can
> > be bought or located?
> > Thanks,
> > Dan N4VET
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