[TenTec] Omni C question

[Al Parker]

Hi Jeramy,
	I've had at least one pc of TenTec gear continuously since abt 1975, 
starting with my first Triton IV, incl. an early Argonaut, Omni-B, and 
others, up to now, an Omni-V and another Triton IV.
	I've had very little problem with any, I did buy a cupl that were in 
need of work, and replaced a final or 2 in some of them.  I've always 
been impressed with the factory knowledge and willingness to help owners 
troubleshoot, repair and even modify (some) their equipment.  Only with 
my 2nd Triton IV did I come across the dial vernier's occasional need 
for rebuild, and parts were readily available from the factory.
	I wouldn't put money away in a spare parts rig unless it was very 
cheap.  As Jerry says, final xstrs might be nice to have, but if you 
watch what you load into they might never be needed.
YMMV

73,
Al, W8UT
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On 5/9/2010 12:44 PM, Jeramy Ross wrote:
> Thank you Sir,
>
>      Those along with the bandswitch wafers/indexes seem to be the big
> gotcha items at this
> time.  I am very lucky in that my Omni C seems to have seen very
> little use in its life, and is
> in absolutely perfect condition cosmetically and
> electrically/mechanically.  I have no doubt that
> if it has survived its nearly 30 years in that condition with good
> care, I can treat it very well and
> expect the same service from it for quite some time in the future.  As
> for the parts availability
> issue in the future, it seems my best bet is to try to obtain parts
> rigs as I can, and have a
> stock of available parts in those.
>
> 73 and thanks again,
> Jeramy / W5XTL