[TenTec] 160 Meter Problem

[Jim Brown]

On Mon,8/18/2014 11:14 AM, Jim Allen wrote:
> I removed the covers top and bottom but find no 81595 mixer board.  I did
> find what appears to be connector 82 on the logic board and did "remove and
> plug [it] back in" with great trepidation.

Why trepidation?  It's common for connector contacts to oxidize or 
become loose over the years. Disconnecting and reconnecting one or more 
times simply scrapes a bit of the oxidation off. Just be careful to 
remove and re-connect them without bending contacts, and lined up 
correctly (not one row off, for example).  And do this for ALL the 
connectors.

Another thing I would try is to back off the power a lot (5-10W) and see 
if you get anything out. If the SWR is very high at the rig, the TX may 
go into protect mode, especially at full power.

> I think this may be a job for Sevierville.

Why?  It's probably one of the first things the guy on the bench is 
going to do, and I'll bet that you work a lot cheaper than he does, 
especially by the time Paul Clinton is done with you. If these simple 
things don't fix it, THEN send it to them.

73, Jim K9YC