[TenTec] tuners

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Yes, those are really easy to repair with everyday available materials.

Elastic cord from a fabric store or sewing center or even places such as 
Walmart.  And then one can re-use the original line, less the elastic 
cord, which is the part that fails anyway.   Or get about 18" of nylon 
fishing line.  Remove the knobs, remove the faceplace and everything is 
in front of you.  If you've lost your way around the pulleys and idlers, 
there are many drawings available.......including one in the manual.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 6/24/2018 10:04 AM, Rick at dj0ip.de wrote:
> Speaking of restringing, mine once died just a few hours into CQWW DX contest.
> I found some elastic band in my XYL sewing box.
> Not sure what she uses it for but it worked FB in my 238.
>
> 73,
> Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec <tentec-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Barry N1EU
> Sent: 24 June 2018 12:14
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] tuners
>
> I have a nice 238 tuner for sale.  I haven't listed it yet because I need to pick up a suitable shipping box for it.  If anyone is interested, please email me directly off list.  The dial cord is in fine shape and I'm also including a new restringing kit that you can install in a few decades when it's eventually needed.  It also includes the manual.  Photos are viewable at https://photos.app.goo.gl/FbvALuguQcF6iwj37
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
> On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 5:22 AM, <Rick at dj0ip.de> wrote:
>
>> GM Scott,
>> I believe your tuner must be a 238, not a 238A.
>> The "A", the dial and dial cord was replaced by a turns counter, and
>> it is identical to the 238-B, except for the color of the enclosure.
>>
>> In the manuals archive, there is only one manual for the 238A and 238B.
>> A page has been added before the cover page, saying "The model 238A
>> and the model 238B tuners are Identical except for color."
>>
>> 73,
>> Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec <tentec-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Scott Weiss
>> Sent: 24 June 2018 01:36
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] tuners
>>
>> Rodney
>>    I have a 238A I bought from an Estate sale. I know the cord is
>> broken but other wise it’s in good shape. Let me know if you are interested.
>>      Scott N2WF
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 22:36 Rodney <w3krq at dejazzd.com> wrote:
>>
>>> anyone have a 238a or 238b for sale.
>>>
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