[TenTec] Corsair II

[David Drake]

Ron,
If the VFO is acting up, then a rebuild is necessary.  If not, just
enjoy the radio.  Unless the radio was subject to heavy use, it is
unlikely the VFO would need a rebuild.  I've had several corsairs and
never had to do the rebuild.  I have, however had to do one on an older
Omni.  Regarding the switching, this is just an insurance move to use an
external relay.  With all the TT's I've owned, I never felt this was
necessary, however, I always have used TT power supplies with the rigs.
If you are using a different power supply or running portable/mobile,
then a separate switch/relay may be necessary.  There are a number of
mods that have been done on the corsair series, but the most effective
one I have found is replacing the stock filters with Inrads.  If you go
to eham.net site, I'm sure you will find plenty of information from
users who are rating the rigs.
David Drake, WD9CMD
A "Boilermaker from Indiana"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Eisenbrey" <ab5wg at gvtc.com>
To: "TenTec " <tentec at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:47 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Corsair II


> I just adopted a very nice Corsair II.  It works good and sounds good
and I
> was wondering if anyone on the list could direct me to any documented
sites
> listing mods that could or should be done to this vintage rig.
>
> This is what I have heard that SHOULD be done:
>
> 1)  The VFO should be rebuilt.
> 2)  The power switch contacts should be wired to an external relay.
>
> Any comments would be appreciated.
>
> 73
>
> Ron Eisenbrey
> AB5WG
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