I need a good Ten-Tec guy.

[WØTKX]

The older PM2 I used to have was the same way. :)

[KA9MOT]

Question for you guys. This DDS Kit wants 5V for the Encoder. I'm planning on using a 7805 Regulator to provide that 5V since I am unable to find 5V in the radio. I am going to need to mount it to something and that means chassis. Can you mount a voltage regulator with-out insulators to ground (Mount the tab with screw, washer and nut) with-out creating havoc?

[K7SGJ]

Question for you guys. This DDS Kit wants 5V for the Encoder. I'm planning on using a 7805 Regulator to provide that 5V since I am unable to find 5V in the radio. I am going to need to mount it to something and that means chassis. Can you mount a voltage regulator with-out insulators to ground (Mount the tab with screw, washer and nut) with-out creating havoc?

How much current does the DDS pull? You may be able to get away with a 78M05 in a TO-39 package. If a heatsink is required, there are round snap on heatsinks that are just air cooled. I believe, without looking, they will do around a half an amp. The good news is with the snap on heat sink, a chassis mount is not required. There are also heatsinks available for the 7805 that does not require sinking to the chasis. Obviously, it just depends on the current requirement and how much heat you need to dissipate.

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[W3WN]

One of my local buddies is consulting for RKR now, on the Alpha side... Specifically the high powered auto tuners. He's affirmed that the old parts support is pretty much over. Shame, but not surprising.

So, maybe my Ten Tec Museum will achieve a little more value?

I do think the DDS route is a good solution for longevity.

That reminds me, if you run into Don W�ØDM in your travels and travails, tell him I said "hi". We used to communicate, on & off, but somewhere along the way fell out of touch. Good guy.

I used to get the Boulder ARC club newsletter (on exchange with mine) for awhile; that too fell into the cracks somewhere along the way. Pity, too, it was a good read.

[W3WN]

36 pounds is right! That sucker is heavy!

Manual and DC Cord? That's candy!

Thanks Ron!

I have not forgotten about you, just haven't had a chance to get some boxes and pack things up right. We spent most of last weekend at Point Park U for Family Weekend, so I had almost no free time left.

[N8YX]

...It's not entirely a surprise, though it's sad, that the large stockpile of NOS parts is pretty much gone. Between the new ownership setting their own policies, and the move to new quarters (and dumping a LOT of old stuff, not just parts inventory) in the process, it was inevitable. And in all fairness, they never had an unlimited parts supply. Some stuff is just plain unobtainium, either due to age, or due to the side effects of the move...

Quoting from a manual I have open at the moment:

"Ten-Tec's service department can repair and service virtually everything we have built going back to our first transceivers in the late 1960's. It is our ability to continue offering service on these rigs that has led to their re-sale value remaining high and has made a major contribution to our legendary service reputation."

Read those words CAREFULLY, RKR...and reconsider your ill-advised decision to terminate service and parts support for those legacy products.

Ask any Harley Davidson dealership where the lion's share of their profits come from. Hint: It isn't from the sales of new units. With few exceptions, I can stroll down to my local franchise and get a 1985-up Big Twin piecemeal from their service spares catalog.

[WØTKX]

Does W4PA know what happened to all the old parts?

:chin:

[W3WN]

Does W4PA know what happened to all the old parts?

:chin:

You can ask him.

But keep in mind that Scott's kinda busy running Vibroplex right now.

[N8YX]

An interesting bit in the Swap section of QTH, posted a few days ago. Guess T-T cannot provide repair parts - specifically, the CPU - for an Orion. If the same can be said for the O-II or the Omni VII...things don't look good.

[KA9MOT]

I have not forgotten about you, just haven't had a chance to get some boxes and pack things up right. We spent most of last weekend at Point Park U for Family Weekend, so I had almost no free time left.

Take your time. I have tucked some funds away for you and hopefully it will be enough. If not.... I'll have to pilfer from the Wal*Mart fund and we all know who that enrages......

Just send me an email when you're ready Ron.

I'm taking my time with this Omni..... scary stuff here....