[TenTec] Another "sometimes" audio problem Omni VI

Dr. Gerald N. Johnson geraldj at storm.weather.net
Tue Mar 13 23:00:24 EST 2007


On Tue, 2007-03-13 at 22:03 -0500, k8vf_mark at centurytel.net wrote:
> I have an omni VI with a wierd issue.....sporadically, the audio goes 
> away....you can faintly hear it.
> 
> Turning rig off then on solves the problem.
> 
> Also, I have found that cycling the notch button brings the audio back.  It 
> just "pops" back on.
> 
> Has anyone seen this one?
> 
> Mark. 
> 
Same exact heat and cool cycle. Sounds like a missing solder connection
that has oxidized over the years. Very likely its around the notch
switch button. Or is in the switch contacts themselves. It could be a
broken weld inside transistor or chip too. Heat and cold, heat and cold.

73, Jerry, K0CQ



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