[TenTec] Omni VI - test diodes

[Malcolm McLeman]

Thanks again Stuart. Have replied to all your previous but for some 
obscure they haven't surfaced. Perhaps the moderators can give an 
answer? 73 Malcolm F5VBU

On 4/10/2019 7:30 PM, Stuart Rohre wrote:
> Some newer multi-meters have a separate switch position for diode tests. 
>   Using that, you can identify cathode end of the diodes. and a higher 
> reading in the reverse direction, if the diode is not open or shorted.
> 
> Some read and display junction voltage, 0.25 Volts DC for Germanium 
> types and 0.5 volts for Silicon diodes.
> 
> I don't have access to an Omni VI, but the same principles apply to any 
> diode network in other rigs.
> 
> Hopefully, someone will have the requisite manual and drawing of the 
> diodes mounted on their board.
> 
> -Stuart Rohre
> K5KVH
> 
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