[TenTec] Omni VI+ Keying

[Steve Baron - KB3MM]

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From: <jsb at digistar.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 15:32
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ Keying


> On Fri, 12 Aug 2005, Tommy wrote:
>
> > I don't have experience with a 'pulser' as I've always found it much
> > easier to tune by holding the key down or using the TUNE button. But
> > yes, when Ten Tec changed to Logic chip v1.03, supposedly to get rid of
> > the mysterious 'micro-chirp', they forgot to inform CW operators that
> > with v1.03, the Omni 6 Plus would no longer key much over about 40 wpm.
> > So if you bring your 'pulser' down below about 40 wpm, it should work.
> > If you want to see your 'pulser' work at 48 wpm, you have to change the
> > Logic chip back to v1.02.
>
> Speaking of logic chips...  I've got an Omni VI Opt 1 that is in need of
> some TLC.  I'm thinking about sending it to TenTec for them to go through
> and bring it back to its prime.  A couple questions:
>
> 1. Will they pull my 1.02 chip out and put a 1.03 in and aside from
They sometimes do upgrade 'things'

You could include a letter saying' Please do not change the XYZ chip.

> ruining QRQ CW what does this chip do?  I want to keep my existing logic
> chip.
>
> 2. Should I ask for the Option 3 upgrade if it is available
>
> 3. I have the INRAD roofing filter mod installed - will I need to remove
> it (I really do not want to remove it) for TenTec to service the radio
>
> They are really helpful and a pleasure to do business with.  Just ive them
a call.
>
> --
> 73 Jason N1SU
> http://n1su.us/
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