[TenTec] OMNI V problem fixed info on how below.

[fraz1]

Way to go Dan.  Let's hope she stays that way.

John K4NP
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Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: [TenTec] OMNI V problem fixed info on how below.


> My OMNI V is now working again.
> The problem was discovered when I put my frequency counter on the rig and
> narrowed the problem down.
> Even though the rig showed a frequency of 3.945 my counter it was on 
> 3.166.
> That is why the SWR would go up when the rig faulted.
> Problem had to be in the 5.0-5.5 MHZ PLL Board or OSC/LO Board.
> I found bad solder points when I took the board out the 5.0-5.5 PLL 
> Board.
> By hitting board I could make problem come and go.
> At first I hit a few solder spots and put the board back but, this did 
> not
> work.
> I went ahead and hit all the solder joints on the board and after an hour 
> I
> had it fixed.
> The board had never been worked on before.
> Came bad from Ten Tec.
> I figure I saved the rig from shipping damage and saved me about  $200.00
> bucks in bench charges.
> I would like to thank Phil K4DPK and John K4NP for help responses on the
> reflector from them.
> I would also like to thank Ten Tec (not) for the great choice they  made 
> when
> they decided not to provide a service manual when thy made this fine  rig.
> Sure would have made it a lot easier if they would have thought to provide
> it to those who could benefit from it.
> Keep this for your service notes guys.
> I hope it can help someone in the future.
> 73,
> Dan/N4VET
>
>
>
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