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[TenTec] Orion 565 updates

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Subject: [TenTec] Orion 565 updates
From: "Thomas Tow" <ttow1@charter.net>
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:52:25 -0600
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I have tried to get this scanned and sent to several on the list who
requested the info but I will have to type it out. To those who requested
it, sry it took this long.  To those who inquired since my for sale posting,
I have included filter information. 
There was nothing wrong with the Orion # 09C10052 when I returned it, I just
wanted it updated completely. The rig has way less than a couple hundred
hours.  The rig is $3000 with Inrads and $2700 with standard filters.  Won't
sell the filters until the radio buyer has a chance and in case I do not
sell it... and keep it for once a year exercise :)
 
Updated Power Distribution Board (4) #38068 (3) #30662, 
Updated and realigned Synthesizer Board (1)#30650, (1) 30652.
Updated Main RX/TX Bd. (1)#23463, (2)#23477, 91) #23261, (1)#93712,
(1)#30670
Added FSK Mod and CW Jack Insulator to Rear Panel Connector Board. (1)#30150
Updated I.F. Converter Bd. (1)#30698, (1) #28124, (1)#30140, (1)#30662,
(2)#93723
Updated Headphones Circuit  (2) 30120,
Updated CPU/DSP Board (6)#306386, (1)#30646, (1)#23261, (1)#23264, (1)30316,
(1)#28127, (1)#30438.
Updated CPU/DSP Board for 2.0 Firmware
Added RF Filter to Mic Cable (1)#81893
Updated Firmware to version 1.372
Check alignment and operation, OK, 
24 Hour Burn in OK
Total cost inc return shipping was $242.25
If anyone wants to use this list to do some updates, you really need to
contact Ten Tec, I assume no responsibility for the correctness of this list
or who typed it originally.
 
After indepth discussions on Orion Filters with some Orion gurus along with
George at Inrad, the following config is what we determined best for both
contesting and daily use. This is what is currently installed.

6.O standard Ten Tec         Mod 217 500Khz Ten Tec
2.4 Khz Standard                Inrad 760   250 Khz
Inrad 761 1.8
Inrad 762 600

I also have two Top Ten band decoders for the Orion, before someone asks,
one is a spare :)
I will also eventually be selling the entire contest station here...plays
very strong, many top ten USA with #3 USA WPX last year 20M SOHP. Everything
is top quality first class equipment. Interested parties reply off the
reflector. 
73, Tommy WD4K
 


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