[TenTec] Omni 6

[Steve Hunt]

Merv,

I have the same problem with my Omni VI.

I can often move the birdies out of band by slight movement of the PBT control.
I asked Ten Tec's Service Dept about the problem and this was Don's reply:

"Some birdies, but not all, can
be reduced by making sure that the mounting screws for the boards
and ALL chassis screws are tight. You may have to move some cables and
or put a twist in them. Also on the Band Pass Filter board, any part
that passes through the top ground plane to ground or earth, should be
soldered on the TOP side of the board. No two rigs are the same, some it
 is cables, others it is grounds or a combination of both."

I haven't tried this myself; I just live with problem and when I can stand it no longer
I switch on my trusty CorsairII  :)

73,
Steve G3TXQ














----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Merv Schweigert 
  To: tentec at contesting.com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:15 PM
  Subject: [TenTec] Omni 6


  After s great service from TT and fast shipping getting
  parts out to remote Molokai,  I have a
  Omni 6 opt 3 up and running,
  I have a question,  is it common for the Omni 6 to have
  so many birdies?  Seems across the 20 meter band
  there are numerous Birdies, more than one would expect.
  Or is this a sign of alignment or more repairs needed?
  They are low level so to speak, but irritating while
  listening to a normal signal.
  Thanks  73 Merv K9FD/Kh6
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