[TenTec] Omni VI problem

[Gert Meinen]

Jeff, The buzz is probably from  relay K1on the DC input board switching in
and out. I had this a while ago with my Omni 6..happened to be a driver
transistor in the PA who shorted the supply voltage to ground. hope you can
solve the problem.
73 Gert, PA3AAV
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Kelly <jkelly at bellatlantic.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 3:12 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni VI problem


> Woke up this morning to a problem with my OmniVI Opt/1 and 962.
> On startup there is a buzz (brrrrrr) for a few seconds form the rear
center
> to left of the radio and the display comes up a half brightness.  I then
> tried
> feeding the radio with 12v from a astron supply and while I don't hear the
> buzz the display was still at low brightness.
>
> I then reseated all the molex connectors/etc. in the radio with no luck.
> I then tried a clear reset and a master reset and while the brightness
> returned
> now some of the display digits are gone or intermittant.  The buzz is
still
> there
> with the 962.
>
> The receiver functions fine.  Didn't transmit.
>
> I guess a trip to TT will be in order but wondering if anyone has any
> suggestions?
>
> thanks,
>
> Jeff
> KT2K
>
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