[TenTec] Opinions sought re OMNI VI

[Carl Moreschi]

The Omni VI does fold back power based on final current.  If the current 
goes too high, the drive to the finals is reduced.  It does not fold 
back based on SWR.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com

On 10/14/2016 6:27 PM, Lee wrote:
> John, you are correct, the OMNI VI does not fold back power output on
> any amount of SWR. The finals can be damaged or destroyed by over
> current which may occur under worst case conditions of high SWR or for
> other reason. I have never had it happen nor am I aware of such a case
> but it is possible. If you use the "regulation" Ten-Tec power supply
> (960, 961 or 962), the power supply protects the finals from over current.
>
> If you do not have or cannot find a 960, 961 or 962, replace the 25 amp
> fuse on the rear panel with a 15 amp fast blow. You may have to reduce
> power output slightly to prevent blowing fuses when even if SWR is fine.
>
> That will be a nice radio for the club.
>
> 73,
>
> -Lee-
>
> WA3FIY
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "John Rippey" <w3uls73 at gmail.com>
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Sent: 10/14/2016 5:48:08 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Opinions sought re OMNI VI
>
>> I'm in residence at a retirement community and a few of us are setting
>> up a
>> ham club. Discussions are underway as to what antenna to install in the
>> rafters of a building with the idea of operating perhaps 80-10 meters.
>>
>> Whatever antenna the club chooses, I'm thinking an OMNI VI Plus that I
>> own
>> would be a good choice as a donation for the club station. It's simple to
>> operate and the front end does not fold back power right away when the
>> SWR
>> rises above 2:1. Am I right?
>>
>> Looking for a rig as close to foolproof as possible.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John, W3ULS
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