[TenTec] Omni C question

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

While not at all rare, I'd wish for some ALC rectifier diodes, probably 
Schottky diodes, just to be able to fix it on Saturday night without 
having to wait a week for some to arrive, costing 70 times the diode 
price for shipping.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 5/9/2010 11:52 AM, Jeramy Ross wrote:
> Thanks to all that responded,
>
>     Loads of good information!  Looks like the PA and driver transistors along
> with the bandswitch wafers and indexes are the big ticket items at this time
> with only more parts being added to that list as time marches on.
>
>     Many have responded that I should look at starting to aquire parts rigs
> for future needs, and I am intending to do so as time and money permit.
> I am very lucky in that my Omni C came to me in perfect condition both
> electrically/mechanically and cosmetically.  It must have seen very little
> use in it's lifetime or lots of TLC.  So I have little doubt it will serve me
> well for quite sometime in the future, and with the information that I now
> have, I should be able to keep it in service for many, many years down the
> line.  Heck, this may even be my rig when I go SK!  (which would be the
> only time anyone would be able to pry it out of my hands hi hi)
>
> Thanks again and 73,
> Jeramy / W5XTL
>
> On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 1:37 AM, Jeramy Ross<w5xtl at filexiii.org>  wrote:
>> I asked the group this a week ago, but it seems to have been missed
>> due to QRM on the list.  I now have a great Omni C at my station here.
>>   It's beautiful and in perfect condition, loaded with filters, and PTO
>> recently rebuilt by Ten-Tec.
>>
>> Seeing that I love this rig, and it has quickly become my favorite rig
>> of all time, what do I need to do to make sure this radio is with me
>> for a very long time?  What maintenance/care issues do I need to be
>> aware of and look out for?  What parts are in short supply that I
>> should look at creating a stash of to ensure serviceability for many,
>> many years into the future?
>>
>> 73,
>> Jeramy / W5XTL
>>
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