[TenTec] Omni V

[We5f@aol.com]

Hello, fellow Ten-Tec Fans:

I just purchased a "new" Omni V.  I'll be getting the matching power supply 
and adding all the optional filters over time.  However, I wanted to ask for 
some guidance and learned opinions from the group.

This one is serial number #94A10059.  I assume this means it was rig #10059, 
and it was manufactured in 1994.  Is this correct?  Where does this one fall 
on the total list of Omni V's manufactured?  Are there any particular "issues" 
with this vintage Omni that I should be aware of?

I'm aware that N4PY has a V.9 mod.  What are the pros/cons?  Is it worth the 
effort?  I don't need direct keypad entry of frequency or use memory storage 
much.  As far as I can tell, it isn't worth the effort (for me).  However, the 
spotting feature would be nice ...

I'll be adding one 9mHz filter for CW.  Should I get the 500 Hz or 250 Hz 
filter?

Is the FM board still available anywhere?

I'd like to be able to adjust power output down to less than 5 watts using 
the front panel control.  Is there a tuning procedure or separate mod to 
accomplish this?

TIA/73, Jim K5HO

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