[TenTec] Omni VI Plus Filters needed

[Mark Erbaugh]

You are right. I was referring to the two N1 and N2 slots. I didn't consider
replacing the "stock" 2.4 kHz filter.


Mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Borowski" <K9RB at bellsouth.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI Plus Filters needed


> In the spirit of clarifying OMNI VI and filter differences Actually there
> are three 9 MHz. filter positions in the model 564 Omni VI Plus. It has
the
> 2.4KHz. filter supplied by the factory, which is a plug-in filter that CAN
> be changed to either a 1.8KHz. filter OR a 2.8KHz. filter available from
> International Radio. There are also two additional optional filter
> positions, selectable by N-1 and N-2 on the front panel. Then there are
the
> three optional 6.3MHz. filters independently selectable by front panel
> buttons, in additional to the standard factory supplied 2.4KHz. filter for
> the 6.3MHz. IF., which also CAN be swapped for a 2.8KHz. International
Radio
> filter. So, in total, you CAN have SEVEN different IF filters, FOUR in the
> 6.3MHz. IF and THREE in the 9MHz. IF of which only TWO COME STANDARD and
> they are BOTH 2.4KHz filters, factory supplied originally.
> I hope this brings some clarity to the filter situation for an Omni VI
Plus
> model 564 as well as an Omni VI upgraded to ver 3. and then called an Omni
> VI Plus, although it is still a model 563 without the plus's knob
> positioning and plus badge on the front panel. Other Omni VI's model 563's
> in their original form, as well as upgraded to ver.1 and ver.2 called Omni
> VI Plus's have only two total 9 MHz. IF filter slots amongst other changes
> from the model 564 true Omni VI Plus, which is the last and latest design
> and the only true Plus from the factory.
> An Omni VI upgraded to the ver.3 is said to be equivalent to an Omni VI
Plus
> except for age and cosmetic changes, although there are some irrelevent
> component differences. Owner's of Omni VI's upgraded to Plus ver. 3's will
> say that they are identical to true Omni VI Plus model 564's and for the
> sake of saving an extended tread and bandwidth, they are, except as noted
> above. I hope this makes it clearer than mud and not muddier than clear.
> 73, -=Rog-K9RB=-
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Erbaugh" <mark at microenh.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 10:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI Plus Filters needed
>
>
> > Too bad TT didn't give us three 9 MHz slots in the Omni VI. Of course
the
> > Orion does <g>.
> >
> > 73,
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <tlogan7 at cox.net>
> > To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 10:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI Plus Filters needed
> >
> >
> > > Hi Jan -
> > > I recently acquired an Omni VI+ (love it) and I installed the 500 and
> 250
> > > filters on the 9 MHz board. I work 99% cw and I am pleased with this
> > > arrangement. However many ops elect to put a 1.8 and 500 on the 9MHz
> board
> > > as it gives more flexibility when operating SSB. I suspect that for
> resale
> > > most ops would prefer to see the 1.8/500 setup, but I don't plan to
sell
> > > this beauty :-) Hope this helps.
> > > 73/Tim NZ7C
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jan Scheuerman" <wa2yl at arrl.net>
> > > To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 7:14 AM
> > > Subject: [TenTec] Omni VI Plus Filters needed
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello list ..
> > > > I have an Omni VI Plus that only has the 500 Hz filter for CW.  I'd
> like
> > > >
> > > > to get the 250 Hz for CW and the 2.4 kHz for SSB.  Hopefully,
someone
> on
> > > >
> > > > this list will have one or both of them for sale.
> > > >
> > > > Also, which optional filters would be recommended for 6.3 MHz IF for
a
> > > > 90 percent CW operator?   I'm not really up on this and need some
> expert
> > > >
> > > > advice.  Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks and 73...
> > > > Jan WA2YL
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Jan Scheuerman, WA2YL <wa2yl at arrl.net> or <ylham at earthlink.net>
> > > > Home Page:  http://www.wa2yl.com
> > > > -
> > > >   Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord!
> > > >
> > > >
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