[TenTec] Loss of Power on One Band

[Robert Mcgraw]

Likely a defective relay on the Low Pass filter board for that band. 
Check the diodes on the board.  Schematics are available for download
from the Tentec website.

73
Bob, K4TAX


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> My Omni VI Plus will not put out any power on 20 Meters. It works fine on
> all
> other bands. When I try to transmit on 20 Meters I get no output power
> but the
> collector current goes to about twice the normal for same output on other
> bands.
> I have all of the correct voltages for the the relays on the BPF board
> and the
> LPF. Board I can hear the relays or possibly relay clicking on the LPF.
> Recieve
> on 20 is fine. Anyone experience this problem? if so what did you find
> was the
> cause. I suspect one of the  20 m LPF components or one of the 20 m
> relays. Any
> help or guidance would be appreciated.
> Thank
> Jack WN5A
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