[TenTec] OMNI SIX problems

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Mon, 2007-01-15 at 13:11 -0500, Linda wrote:
> I own an OMNI VI with option 3 upgrade. The radio has developed a carrier
> problem on SSB. I also have a 24 hour clock that no longer works properly
> (it is not the battery). I contacted Paul Clinton at the Ten Tec service
> department via e-mail (yes, Ten Tec does read and respond to their mail).
> They charge $60 an hour for service; Paul states that an oscilloscope or
> very sensitive watt meter is needed to complete the carrier null adjustment.
> I have my entire filter slots filled with Ten Tec filters (no INRAD or other
> after market filters). Is this carrier on a SSB signal a common problem with
> the OMNI SIX series of radios? Does anyone know if there were any "IF BOARD"
> updates during the OMNI SIX production or since Ten Tec offered the option
> 1, 2 or 3 upgrades? If so, what were the "IF BOARD" updates? Has anyone on
> the Ten Tec Reflector had either of these problems? If so, what was your
> final cost for repair by Ten Tec? I would also have them check the radio's
> alignment, check the TX/RX and PBT centering. Thanks for your help and time.
> Bob Wilderman, K3SRO. You can contact me at dlrwild1 at comcast.net
> 
Like was suggested for the Argosy today, a quarterer drop of DeoxIT on
each connector pin can help as can tightening the board
mounting/grounding screws for all the boards. These two steps fix many
radio ills that can't be easily isolated by standard trouble shooting
techniques because getting close to one of these poor connection usually
fixes it temporarily.

73, Jerry, K0CQ