[TenTec] OMNI VI+ Tuning Problem

[Phil Chambley, Sr.]

Sorry, should be "end-clearance".

k4dpk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Chambley, Sr." <k4dpk at comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI+ Tuning Problem


> The encoder has probably developed too much end play due to wear.  Pull 
> out on the knob while turning and see if it still skips.  If that seems to 
> cure it, you can hold the skirt and turn the knob to increase the drag. 
> This will cause the little wipers to push against the panel, taking up the 
> slack in en-clearance.
>
> Phil C. Sr.
> k4dpk
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Bryce" <prosolar at sssnet.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Cc: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 7:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI+ Tuning Problem
>
>
>> Personally, I'd do a micro processor reset.
>>
>> You'd be surprised as to how many things that corrects.
>>
>> Mike wb8vge
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:02 PM, John Oglesby <john91 at charter.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I have an OMNI VI+ that is exhibiting VFO problems. Occasionally the 
>>> main tuning will not change frequency, or will do so at a very slow 
>>> rate, or in the wrong direction.  It is almost as if the main tuning 
>>> knob is slipping on the shaft.  However, it isn't slipping.  This 
>>> sometimes cures itself or sometimes when I change bands a few times.
>>>
>>> I have not seen this reported previously as an issue.
>>>
>>> Anybody have experience with this problem?
>>>
>>> Thanks & 73
>>>
>>> John
>>> N9RE
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