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Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI 2.8 INRAD filter for key clicks

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI 2.8 INRAD filter for key clicks
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
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Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:32:36 +0000
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Paul, can you say more about those 10-turn trimmers?  Do you have a part
number and was it an exact drop-in fit?  You're absolutely right about it
being touchy but it's amazing how deep a null you can get if you're VERY
careful.

73, Barry N1EU

On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 8:49 PM, Paul Kraemer <elespe@lisco.com> wrote:

> Same experience here
> Installed the 2.8 INRAD filters and LOVE them for general ssb use
> However, you may also benefit from touching up the bfo frequencies and
> carrier null which it probably needs anyway as Barry mentioned.
> Also, with the wider filter the carrier null becomes more touchy to do.  I
> replaced the two pots with ten turn trimmers to make it easier.
> Paul K0UYA
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Barry N1EU
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 8:43 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VI 2.8 INRAD filter for key clicks
>
>
> Not really true in my experience John.  The BFO oscillator alignment is
> exactly the same.  I believe the only step actually recommended was to
> touch up the carrier null adjustment, which is a very simple process that
> all Omni 6's could probably benefit from anyway, even if the filter wasn't
> changed.
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
> On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 9:17 AM, John Rippey <w3uls73@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  As I recall, installing the Inrad filter to fix key clicks in the OMNI VIs
>> necessitated adjusting the front end's alignment to accommodate it. And
>> this, I perhaps recall incorrectly, made for other problems. I never did
>> it.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John, W3ULS
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