[TenTec] #%$^%$ RIT/XIT encoder

[Ken N9VV]

I thought that the RIT/XIT buttons were specifically designed to ZERO 
OUT PREVIOUS selection when gently PUSHED IN and held for 2 seconds.  It 
works that way on the Jupiter and the Orion. It also worked that way on 
the Omni-VII that I had the privilege of testing at the Old Timer's Picnic.
de ken n9vv


Tom Whiteside wrote:
> I received a very helpful note from Lee N0LYW with a suggestion that has, at 
> least temporarily, fixed my RIT/XIT encoder problem.   He suggested: "  Try 
> this as I have seen it fix the problem you describe. You may need  to do it 
> every six to twelve months.
> 
> Pull the RIT./XIT knob firmly out and push it back in. If still not fixed,
> pull firmly out and twist while pulling and then push or just let go. Try
> other combinations of pulling, twisting and pushing or just letting go. If
> you can reset the encoder it may play just fine for many months."
> 
> This procedure has my encoder working again and it has been solid for a few 
> hours anyway.   Time will tell!  I pass this along with Lee's permission in 
> case it might help others similarly afflicted...
> 
> Tom N5TW