[TenTec] PTO Issues

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

And the lower phase noise of the analog oscillator compared to a 
synthesizer without adding the complexity of the Omni V and VI with the 
synthesizer at VHF and divided down to 5 MHz.

Some rigs came with a shaft grounding spring from the factory.

There has been no inexpensive digital replacement that I know of.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 11/26/2010 11:23 AM, Don Rasmussen wrote:
> I have learned all the tricks, the right PTO grease to use, safety pins to ground the main tuning shaft, spacer count at the rear.
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> I am wondering if there was an inexpensive digital replacement for the older Tentecs, using an optical encoder and no mechanical parts at all, if it would be an in-demand item or do the classic Tentec guys enjoy the physical aspect of the PTO?
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