[TenTec] small white connectors

John King k5pgw at yahoo.com
Wed Jul 6 14:05:27 EDT 2016


 Question: Has anyone had any problems with the small two conductor connectors in the Ten Tec  radios? My SUPER Omni VI with the option 3 upgrade has ONE connector that occasionally loses connection and a gentle touch or nudging causes it to make contact and perform perfectly for a couple of months or so and then it will again lose connectivity. It is not a serious problem, but an inconvenient one.
I have not attempted to manipulate the contacts manually to adjust for more reliable connection, but have used DeOxit Gold on several occasions but that is not any more of a permanent fix than gently touching it to make it achieve contact. It is one on the vertical board to the right side of the tuning knob.
I have purposely not attempted to physically adjust the male section for fear that I might make it even less dependable.
If anyone has had personal hands on experience with these small white connectors and experienced this problem, I would appreciate hearing of proven  experience and  results from you.
In the event that replacement might be necessary, what is the connector called as to type, model and manufacturer? 

Does anyone know of a source for these connectors?
As I said before, the Omni VI that I have had since 1992, is the VERY BEST of all the newer Icom and Kenwood transceivers that I have owned and still own. That is why I am taking care of my Omni VI and using it every day and calling a regional 75 meter net with it,
Thanks for loving Ten Tecs with me and for any assistance you can offer. 73, John, K5PGW


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