[TenTec] OMNI 6 Display glitch

[ac5e at comcast.net]

Don, before you go inside your radio, turn it around and check your power cord's plug. I had two of my Omni VI's develop a slightly high resistance connection in the Molex power jack. It appeared any slight change in current draw may "heal" a hi resistance contact and return the bulbs and display to normal. That included transmitting, turning the rig off and back on, and changing the display intensity. 

I cleaned the pins with contact cleaner, then used an ice pick to slightly tighten the female (fixed to the rig) power connector a bit. Tight enough to make me use some muscle to get the plug end seated! No further lamp or display dimming. 

73  Pete Allen  AC5E



> Hi Guys,
> 
> Has anyone has their S meter and LED display lighting
> dim randomly upon occasion? The S meter lamps and LED
> digits both are tied to the display driver board which
> accepts serial commands from the logic board. If I
> hold the LOCK key until CHOOSE displays then tap it to
> clear the display returns to normal intensity. Has
> anyone seen this or found a cure outside of cleaning
> the driver board connectors?
> 
> Thanks,
> Don Rasmussen
> Carlsbad, Ca.
> 
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