[TenTec] Omni VI + Tuning

[dnelsen@integra.net]

> My Omni VI + has an intermittent problem with the VFO. Sometimes it will
> not
> change the freq at all when turning the VFO and sometimes it works in just
> one direction and will not work going the other way. It may work very
> erratic in either direction, and after while it may start to work OK in
> both
> directions.
>
> I have tried reset and that did not seem to make any difference.
>
> Not sure I have explained this so it makes any sense. Has anyone had this
> problem with theirs?
>
> I was hoping to use it in the 160M contest but if I cant change freq it
> wont
> do me much good.
>
> Thanks 73 Paul K9OT
>
>
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Hi,  Sounds like the PTO is due for a rebuild.  Kits are available from
Ten Tec.  The grease drys out causing erratic operation.  Someone could
probaby give you directions for regreasing without rebuild.  73, Dave AB0N