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Ten Tec 238 Tuner indicator problems - restring?
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We have a Ten Tec 238 Tuner, and we're having some problems with the display/indicator for the roller inductor. To be specific, the indicator is out of adjustment. When I crank the inductor CW the indicator moves to the right, but after going about 1/3 of the way it reverses direction and moves back to the left! When I crank the inductor CCW the indicator moves to the left and stops when it reaches the edge, but there's still more turns left on the inductor. I'm guessing that we're going to have to open it up and either replace/readjust something. I know nothing about this tuner, and have no idea as to what I'm going to require, nor how to go about it. I did some searching (Google etc.) but was unable to find anything helpful. Any hints/advice? Thanks! -Josh Senecal, AE6IQ -- Remove the reversed "nospam" in the address. |
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"Joshua G Senecal" wrote in message avis.edu... Hi All, We have a Ten Tec 238 Tuner, and we're having some problems with the display/indicator for the roller inductor. To be specific, the indicator is out of adjustment. When I crank the inductor CW the indicator moves to the right, but after going about 1/3 of the way it reverses direction and moves back to the left! When I crank the inductor CCW the indicator moves to the left and stops when it reaches the edge, but there's still more turns left on the inductor. I'm guessing that we're going to have to open it up and either replace/readjust something. I know nothing about this tuner, and have no idea as to what I'm going to require, nor how to go about it. I did some searching (Google etc.) but was unable to find anything helpful. Any hints/advice? Thanks! -Josh Senecal, AE6IQ John, This has been covered on the TenTec mail list. at contesting.com. I am not certain whether they maintain an acrchive or not. This is one of the reasons that Ten Tec has changed their design to do away with the string dial in the B model. You might also write to Service at tentec.com and I'll bet they would send you instructions on what to do. Ed, N5EI ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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"Joshua G Senecal" wrote in message avis.edu... Hi All, We have a Ten Tec 238 Tuner, and we're having some problems with the display/indicator for the roller inductor. To be specific, the indicator is out of adjustment. When I crank the inductor CW the indicator moves to the right, but after going about 1/3 of the way it reverses direction and moves back to the left! When I crank the inductor CCW the indicator moves to the left and stops when it reaches the edge, but there's still more turns left on the inductor. I'm guessing that we're going to have to open it up and either replace/readjust something. I know nothing about this tuner, and have no idea as to what I'm going to require, nor how to go about it. I did some searching (Google etc.) but was unable to find anything helpful. Any hints/advice? Thanks! -Josh Senecal, AE6IQ -- Remove the reversed "nospam" in the address. It's a cheap slide rule dial. These things have been around forever. Not much more than a string and a spring. Take the cover off and at least try to fix it. Mine just slipped off the drive shaft and took less time to repair than you took typing your question. If you get stuck, call or email the factory. It's a horrible design and they all slip eventually. The service manager can talk you through the repair in his sleep. |
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