[TenTec] OMNI VI/VI+ Logic Board IC Availability

[John Peters]

Hi there, 
     I do have a Omni 6+ and I like it very much.  My 6+ is in very good working order and I have no need for work at the present.....
Many thanks for your fine work and such.   When I need help I will be in toutch 
        73   and good fortune          John       K2lot    Edgecomb,Me.  
       
  On Oct 1, 2011, at 3:09 PM, Glenn wrote:


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> Send request to address above for the revised list.  
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> Not sure what you are asking????  ( What are you saying????? )
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> I have built a large and growing inventory of all parts for the O6  and Paragon 1 and 2 logic boards, I found sources for all parts 
> and much of it was overseas, however, with name brands like Motorola, Dallas, TI, Intel and others. I had to buy quantities above 30 each to get the prices I purchased.
> I literally spent weeks and weeks finding all of these sources and then building storage bins just for these parts as well as a spreadsheet to keep up with it all. ( I am beginning to wonder if it has been worth the effort)
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> I may offer kits to list members for my discounted cost plus 10% which is a steal as long as it does not turn into a major hassle 
> The problem for most will be that the majority of IC's are soldered in place including 40, 28, 24, 20 16, 14 and 8 pin IC's.
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> I also bought a large inventory of machined IC sockets, not the cheap type most commonly used. Personally, I plan to install sockets whenever I replace a socket unless the owner does not want this.
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> In my lab, I have two AIRVAC de-soldering stations which GREATLY facilitate with the removal of IC's and not damaging the boards. I don't think the average Ham has this kind of equipment and trying to remove all 22 IC's with solder wick or solder sucker will be a major PITA. Not to mention,greatly increasing the likelihood of tearing board traces and causing other board damage.
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> JUST CURIOUS.. Is there interest in an IC/transistor/Diode/Zener kit for the Omni 6 Logic boards. Also remember the firmware is different between the 563 and 564. I don't have permission to duplicate Ten Tec's firmware but have not asked. I do have the EPROMs and burner to do so.
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> I have not finished my calculations but I believe I could put a kit together with all of the solid state parts and sockets for each, for under $100.  And, perhaps offer a de-soldering service to get the old hardware off the board for $???. 
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> Input would be appreciated
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> 73,
> Glenn WA4AOS
> DSM Labs  (dot Com)  
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Bowker <david.bowker at yahoo.com>
> To: tentec <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sat, Oct 1, 2011 9:46 am
> Subject: [TenTec] OMNI VI/VI+ Logic Board IC Availability
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> I have updated my OMNI VI/VI+ logic board component availability, 
> source/supplier list and verified each supplier currently has inventory.  The 
> good news is that all 22 IC's remain available from at least one source, most 
> from multiple sources.  
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> Send request to address above for the revised list.
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> 73, Dave, K1FK
> Fort Kent, ME
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