Nothing below (with perhaps the exception of the bandswitch) that couldn't
be repaired with a suitable "field expedient" replacement. Crystal holder,
on off switch, dial lamps (?!!) ...all easily replaced with something
that'll work. Power supply switch is a common rocker switch AFAIK.
Bandswitches are a problem if bad, regardless of the make of the gear. The
larger ones can have contact surgery applied (I've done this) but that
problem is common to all gear.
Most Tentec gear up to and including the Omni VI used simple single sided
PWB's that are easy to service, with "spacious" layouts and sensible
interconnects making for easy R&R.
Now if only they had used good grease in their PTOs!
:-)
John K5MO
At 01:05 PM 6/19/2011, [email protected] wrote:
Most recent purchase was a "mint" Omni C with a broken crystal
carrier. They are no longer available from any source, including the
factory. So, the "C" won't function on 30M. The on-off switch was also
broken, not really an issue because use the PS switch anyway, but those
not available either. Band switches are notorious and well-known issue
for the 540-546. Replacements not available. Dial light for the 509 no
longer available from any source.
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