[TenTec] Slow frequency drift Omni VI

[denton sprague]

I also had an Omni 6 that would not stay on frequency. In my case, I pulled the internal speaker and installed a fan in its stead. No more drift…
I used to work a lot of psk so stability was extremely important to me….

On Mar 17, 2015, at 8:27 AM, Peter Bertini <radioconnection at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've been noticing that I have to retune CW stations when chasing DX
> operations. The drift is enough to be irritating when running narrow CW
> filters.
> 
> What is the most likely cause for slow drift problems:  the BFO crystals or
> the original ovenized 20 MHz reference oscillator?
> 
> I've ordered new BFO crystals from ICM, per earlier info provided by
> another Omni VI user. I'm considering replacing the reference oscillator
> with a good quality 20 MHz TXCO. BTW, the TenTec replacement is now $150!
> 
> Pete
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