[TenTec] Omni VI+, 422 and 253?

[Timothy Johnston]

Gary: thank you again.

I already use the DB-25 for computer interfacing with Commander as well. It
is nice to know that an interface using a printer port can be built to
allow DxLab (which I also use) to control the auto switching. I will keep
this all in mind. Just got the electrical circuit run and the 422b
amplifier running today and still using my manual Dentron Super Tuner.

Baby steps I suppose. No rush on replacing the tuner. Just considering my
options. I am just glad to have some POWER for 160m now, especially with
summer coming.

PS: If you happen to run a webcam, I have an interface program I wrote to
pull the frequency and mode from Commander and make it available as an
overlay image to your webcam server. Holler if you want it.

73 de Tj, K4TFJ ...


On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 8:45 PM, GARY HUBER <glhuber at msn.com> wrote:

> It does use the OMNI's DB-25 serial interface and 10 to 14 VDC @ 3mA is
> applied from one of the 25 pins depending on band selected to the
> appropriate band pin of the 15 pin molex of the 253.  When I sold my 564
> and bought a 588 (OMNI-VII), I kept the cable then built a band decoder to
> work with DXLab Commander and the computer parallel port so that the
> OMNI-VII could band switch the 253.
>
>
>
> 73 ES DX,
> Gary -- AB9M
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Timothy Johnston
> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 7:16 PM
>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Cc: Clayton Brantley
>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+, 422 and 253?
>
> That's nice to know Gary. I currently use the serial port for the computer
> interface. Does it use that port or another one? I made an offer on the
> 253, so we will see what happens.
>
> 73 de Tj, K4TFJ ...
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 8:08 PM, Paul Kraemer <elespe at lisco.com> wrote:
>
>  Another vote just in
>> I have a 563 rev 3 which I was told was same as a 564
>> It isn't.  I have manuals for both and in some instances my radio doesn't
>> agree with either one!
>> Now that folks is FUN.
>> I don't think there is a nickles worth of performance difference, just
>> makes it interesting to troubleshoot and repair if and when needed.
>>  Fortunately seldom, but there have been instances
>> Love the radio---whatever it is
>> Paul K0UYA
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Cecil" <chacuff at cableone.net>
>> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 6:46 PM
>> To: "Clayton Brantley" <clayton_n4ev at yahoo.com>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec
>> Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
>>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+, 422 and 253?
>>
>>  Sorry sir but an Omni VI+ and an Omni VI Rev 3 are the same thing.  I
>>
>>> have one of each and there are no differences between them internally.
>>>  Some of the later Omni VI+ had surface mount components as opposed to
>>> older style leaded components but I'm sure the circuit design is the same
>>> but with more modern manufacturing techniques and a reduction in the cost
>>> of components.
>>>
>>> Cecil
>>> K5DL
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Mar 14, 2014, at 5:26 PM, Clayton Brantley <clayton_n4ev at yahoo.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Please not you doNOT have an Omni VI+, you have an Amni VI rev3 which is
>>>
>>>> equivalent to
>>>> a VI+ but is still a VI.  The VI+ is a 564 and yours is a 563.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Clayton N4EV
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Friday, March 14, 2014 2:01 PM, Timothy Johnston <
>>>> timothy.f.johnston at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Putting together a Ten Tec station. Already have a Omni VI+ (option 3) a
>>>> 422b amplifier and my old Dentron SuperTuner.
>>>> Was looking for a 238 tuner to replace the Dentron, but I just stumbled
>>>> across a possible 253 auto tuner. I checked both manuals, and I do not
>>>> see
>>>> a specific
>>>> wiring recommendation for this combination.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone see any issues with the combination of the Omni VI+ ---> 422b
>>>> --->
>>>> 253? Any caveats or things to be aware of? Need to move rather fast on
>>>> this, before it disappears.
>>>>
>>>> 73 de Tj, K4TFJ ...
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