[TenTec] OMNI C Mixer or PTO problem

Michael Silevitch msilevitch at coe.neu.edu
Mon Feb 20 06:14:39 PST 2012


Thanks Mike, I checked that.

Regards

	Mike K1PEV
On 2/20/12 9:08 AM, "Mike Bryce" <prosolar at sssnet.com> wrote:

>Mark 
>
>Make sure the vfo in and vfo out jacks are jumpers on the rear panel.
>
>Mike wb8vge. 
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>On Feb 20, 2012, at 8:18 AM, Michael Silevitch <msilevitch at coe.neu.edu>
>wrote:
>
>> 
>> I am trying to understand a problem with my newly purchased OMNI C. It
>>was
>> operating fine according to the person who sold it to me (and I believe
>> him!). Upon arrival it seems that the PTO has no output or there is a
>> problem mixing the PTO signal. The reason I say this is because I am
>> observing displays of 9MHz, 1 MHz or 91MHz depending on the band. There
>>is
>> no transmitter drive current. According to the manual the display
>>output is
>> a sign that mixing with the PTO is not occurring. I assume this also
>> correlates with no transmitter current. I think (hope) the problem is
>> something simple that was caused by the rough and tumble of shipping. I
>>did
>> try things like testing the VFO out-in jumper, jiggling cables, leaving
>>the
>> unit on overnight, etc. I do have the option of shipping the unit back
>>but I
>> would rather fix it if it is a simple fix.
>> 
>> Another question. Will the Corsair 263 VFO work on the OMNI C?
>> 
>> I would greatly appreciate any advice on this problem.
>> Regards
>> 
>>         Mike K1PEV
>> 
>> 
>> 
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