[TenTec] OMNI VI Questions

[Timothy Johnston]

February.. local ham.. I always pay more for locals... just my thing.

73 de Tj, K4TFJ ...


On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 8:46 PM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu at gmail.com> wrote:

> I sold an opt 3 earlier this year, absolutely mint, for a lot less than TJ
> paid for his.
>
> There isn't a big market for these radios any more, so it's hit and miss
> (depending on the price).
>
> And the premium for the Plus certainly ain't what it was a few years ago.
> I'd peg it at $200 now.
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 12:25 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw at blomand.net>
> wrote:
>
> > There is typically a noticeable difference in price between the Omni VI
> > (opt 3) and the Omni VI Plus.  They do carry different model numbers.
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K4TAX
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: <bcarling at cfl.rr.com>
> > To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>; "Timothy
> > Johnston" <timothy.f.johnston at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:51 PM
> >
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI Questions
> >
> >
> >  How long ago?
> >>
> >>
> >> On 25 Jun 2014 at 19:05, Timothy Johnston wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> If it helps, I will let you know that I bought my Omni VI (option 3)
> >>> near mint for $1000 with only 2
> >>> filters, box, manual, and complete service and upgrade history. The 962
> >>> supply was another $80.
> >>> 705 microphone was $50. Two more filters for $150. Still have one
> filter
> >>> slot empty. Good Luck!
> >>> 73 de Tj, K4TFJ ...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM, <bcarling at cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>     I think I may do that Mike. I wonder if $800 would appeal to
> anyone?
> >>>     I gave $1000.00 for it last year, so I think $800 would be
> >>> attractive.
> >>>     This includes a nice power supply/speaker unit and everything is in
> >>>     excellent shape.
> >>>
> >>>     Anyone like to have it?
> >>>
> >>> On 25 Jun 2014 at 17:49, Mike Bryce wrote:
> >>>
> >>> > Sell it as is.
> >>> >
> >>> > Many people, me included, enjoy fixing broke radios.
> >>> >
> >>> > Ten tec charges $75 an hr for labor.
> >>> >
> >>> > Then you have the shipping to and from.
> >>> >
> >>> > Selling it as needing minor repair would be the way to go.
> >>> >
> >>> > Mike wb8vge
> >>> >
> >>> > Sent from my iPhone
> >>> >
> >>> > > On Jun 25, 2014, at 7:38 AM, bcarling at cfl.rr.com wrote:
> >>> > >
> >>> > > Hi - I need your opinions please, folks:
> >>> > >
> >>> > > I have a Ten-tec OMNI VI Plus with power supply, desk mic, extra >
> >
> >>> filters, manual etc.
> >>> > > that I am considering selling.
> >>> > >
> >>> > > It is in great shape cosmetically and has a minior issue with the
> >>> ALC > > cutting back or jumping
> >>> > > around the power level as you adjust the PWR control. Everything
> >>> else > > works perfectly.
> >>> > > Gary at TT seems to think it's probably just a bad ALC diode or > >
> >>> something.
> >>> > >
> >>> > > Would it be better to sell this as is or have it repaired first by
> >
> >>> > Tentec before selling it?
> >>> > >
> >>> > > How much do you think it should bring?
> >>> > >
> >>> > > 73 - Brian, AF4K
> >>> > > Brian Carling, Radio
> >>>
> >>>
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