[TenTec] OMNI VI+ BFO crystals

[Chuck (Jack) Hawley]

I had this happen on 160M and readjusted the inductor in the 160M crystal
ckt.

Chuck, KE9UW
Urbana, IL

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Don Rasmussen
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:15 AM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] OMNI VI+ BFO crystals
>
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> The OMNI VI+ has BFO crystals that are frequency
> shifted by trimmer caps that get switched in by the
> microprocessor based on mode.
>
> Occasionally I'll make a mode change and the BFO
> frequency will not be quite right, the crystal is not
> fully shifted by the trimmer cap.
>
> I had this problem with a new OMNI VI+ in 2000, and
> the factory sent me a new TX Audio Board (contains the
> crystals) and a board swap solved the problem.
>
> Has anyone else encountered this, and possibly have
> any
> suggestions other than the obvious fix, replacing the
> BFO crystals?
>
> Thanks,
> Don Rasmussen WB8YQJ
> Carlsbad, Ca.
>
>
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