[TenTec] Omni A - D Series B project

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On 3/25/2010 3:47 PM, Louis Ciotti wrote:
> Well my latest project arrived today.  A TenTec Omni D Series B.  It powers
> up that is a plus I supposes.  Current symptoms as of now:
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> 1)       Frequency display shows 9.000.0 or 1.000.0, on the 29.5, 29.0, AUX
> and 3.5 band positions with no TX or RX on these bands

Crystals missing or not oscillating for those bands. 29 and 29.5 may 
have been options as was aux.
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> 2)       The PTO will have to be rebuilt as tuning is super super slow.
> Never done one, but I believe TenTec still sells the kit still.

Took me three hours the first one, haven't done a second. Its hand to 
work in a cafeteria tray to catch the loose balls from the drive and end 
thrust when they try to get away from you.
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> 3)       Some scratchy pots ant switches are going to need some de-oxit

Cramolin has a product better for pots that DeoxIT, I've heard.
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> 4)       The band switch is somwhat stiff when going into the 29.0 and 29.5
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If those weren't ever used, they might be stiff.
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> Can I assume problem 1 may be with the band switch???

Might be if the crystals are present. Then a quarter drop of dexoIT on 
the switch contacts and some exercise may be a benefit.
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> How do I get the PTO out?

Probably, take off the knobs, and the front panel. Find the three wires 
to the PTO and unsolder them, then unbolt the PTO. You'll need a bit of 
strong cord to get the slow dial back in place.
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> On the bands that work I get full output power so the finals work.  Even
> made a DX contact to France on 15 meters. While trying it out.
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> Thanks,
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> Lou
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73, Jerry, K0cq