[TenTec] 509 Update

[Ed - K9EW]

Maybe someone in this Group has had to paint a 509 front panel, and
can offer some suggestions.

73,
ed - k9ew

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Gary Harmon <gharmon at idworld.net> wrote:
> Thanks Ed.  I appreciate the encouragement.
>
> Talked to Ten-Tec and the parts I need are available (dial cord assy,
> accessory plug, AF Gain/ON-OFF switch and small PCB screws).  All that I
> need is a matching panel paint.  I'll inform the list of any success.
>
> 73,
>
> Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK
> 6003 Archwood
> San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
> 210.657.1549h
> 210.884.6926c
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Ed - K9EW
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 8:20 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] 509 Update
>
> Hi Gary,
>
> This sounds like a *real* project radio.  But all the 509 owners on the list
> will be interested in your progress, so check in whenever you have an
> update.
>
> 73/73,
> ed - k9ew
> www.k9ew.us
>
> On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:01 AM, Gary Harmon <gharmon at idworld.net> wrote:
>> The filter jammed inside this 509 was a MFJ CW-2 unit.  It was wired
>> into the accessory socket in place of the jumper between pins 4 and 5.
>> Two switches were mangled into the front panel.  The whole setup could
>> have been mounted in a little box and wires run to the accessory and
>> 12v sockets ad eliminated the front panel damage.  The AGC mod was a
>> switch added to the back panel with a 220 mfd cap.  C16 (125 mfd) cap
>> was raised off the board and wired to the switch.  Seems like AGC was
>> obtained by switching between the two caps.  Both mods have been
>> removed and five holes plugged with J-B Weld.  ON-OFF switch is in
> constant ON mode.
>>
>> Smoke residue has been removed.  Need dial cord assembly, accessory
>> plug, and volume control/switch.  Will see what Ten-Tec has to offer this
> morning.
>> Hopefully the model store will have some similar paint for the panel
> plugs.
>>
>> Neat little radio.
>>
>> Vr,
>>
>> Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK
>> 6003 Archwood
>> San Antonio, TX 78239-1504
>> 210.657.1549h
>> 210.884.6926c
>>
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