[TenTec] Lightning Strike Results...

[Thomas Jones]

Well this is not the same thing but, I had an antenna
tuner take a hit and had it repaired by the
manufacturer and although they did a great job it
seems that it just not work as well as it use to. I
would get a new rig.

Tom

--- Kimberly Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> My O II arrived at TenTec service and Paul called
> today about TenTec's findings. He said that a hole
> was blown out of an IC on the logic board. They
> replaced the logic board and the rig appears to be
> fine. They will place it in the test rack over the
> weekend to see how it fares.
> 
> Assuming it checks out OK during the 48-72 h burn-in
> test, I'm faced with a dilemma: the rig has a bit of
> sentimental value (it's the rig reviewed by the ARRL
> from whom I bought it in their on-line auction), but
> there may be more, hidden damage that will not be
> revealed for some time. Then again, there may not
> be. I'd like to keep it going if I can, but I don't
> want to own the equivalent of a white elephant or a
> "bench queen" (a radio that spends most of its time
> on the repair bench).
> 
> I'm open to the collective wisdom. I have ARRL
> insurance plus whatever my homeowners insurace will
> cover.  Am I being foolish to even consider keeping
> it?
> 
> Kim Elmore, N5OP
> 
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