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> 1. Re: Orion 1 problem (Rick W)
> 2. Re: Interfacing Computers to Rigs (Casey)
> 3. Orion 2 Block diagram (Mike Gusky)
> 4. Ten Tec 238B Tuner FOR SALE (Jim Brown)
> 5. Re: Orion 2 Block diagram (John T. Fleming)
> 6. Re: Orion 2 Block diagram (Mike Gusky)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:47:47 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Rick W <ve7tk@yahoo.ca>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion 1 problem
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> Check the power supply and then I'd consider the A9 board capacitors!?
> The latter is worth doing anyway!!
>
> http://n6ie.com/A9_Fix.html
>
> Of course this mod applies ONLY to the Orion and Orion II.? I've never
> seen an Orion 1?
>
> ?
> 73,
> Rick
> VE7TK
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> Subject: [TenTec] Orion 1 problem
> From: "denton" <denton@oregontrail.net>
> Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:46:50 -0700
> Hi all..
> I have a TT Orion 1 that when booting up sometmes will have a pulsing
> noise
> in the main reciever...ssb signals sound like they are in reverse even
> though the proper ssb is indicated on the screen...this is mostly
> prevalent
> on 80 ssb. Doing a master reboot does not seem to help. I am running N4PY
> ver. 2.15E software and Orion ver. 2.04X11 firmware. PC is
> a Dell running Win XP with dedicated pci card serial ports to fire the
> Orion. Time to replace the Orion's battery? Software and firmware issue?
> Thanks to all that reply, de Denton WB7TDG
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:19:57 -0600
> From: Casey <casey@tomochka.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Interfacing Computers to Rigs
> To: tentec@contesting.com
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> Jim,
>
> Are you referring to this: http://www.audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf ?
>
> That is 66 pages of stuff that would take an EE degree to fully
> understand. Or are you referring to a much more condensed version? If
> so, please provide the link.
>
> It is far easier for most hams to purchase/make the isolation circuits,
> though I would agree with you that eliminating the ground loops by
> proper techniques is the best approach. I accomplished that in one
> station location, even adding technical grounds, but it is not an easy
> task. I have not yet been able to do it at my other operating position
> because of its second floor position and distance from the breaker panel
> (and no I'm not replacing all my plastic conduit embedded in reinforced
> concrete walls with metal conduit now, hi hi!).
>
> vy 73,
>
> Casey, TI2/NA7U
> cloud-warmer.blogspot.com
>
>
> On 10/28/2011 12:00 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> > On 10/28/2011 10:03 AM, Frank wrote:
> >> While transformer isolation of audio inputs and
> >> outputs along with opto isolated PTT lines might seem like overkill,
> >> they do avoid possible problems caused by ground loops and electrical
> >> incompatibilities.
> > Transformer isolation and opto-isolation are totally un-necessary if you
> > follow the simple AC power and bonding rules in the two tutorials I
> > cited in the headphone thread.
> >
> > 73, Jim Brown K9YC
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:53:34 -0500
> From: Mike Gusky <Mike@k5ux.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion 2 Block diagram
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> Does anyone know where I can get a block diagram for the 566 that
> indicates the interconnecting cables between boards? Just replaced my
> front panel and noticed that one TMP connector (I think it was J17) on
> the board behind the front panel didn't have a matching TMP plug. The
> panel change-out went well and only ran into a few minor issues. Oh,
> almost forgot??everything worked just fine after I put it back in
> service. Will be glad to share with anyone interested in tackling this
> task.
>
> Tnx
> Mike
> K5UX
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:57:33 -0500
> From: "Jim Brown" <jbrown@luminet.net>
> Subject: [TenTec] Ten Tec 238B Tuner FOR SALE
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> 2KW Tuner/SWR Bridge 1.8-30Mhz. Dark Gey in color.(Matches Orion, Omni
> VII),
> meter for forward and reflected, 4 SO-239 connectors selected by front
> panel, one position can be used for ladder line, Bypass mode, modified
> "L"
> network. Bought this tuner thinking I was going to go QRO. I never did.
> The
> most I have ever put into this tuner has been 100W. It is a 9 out of 10.
> Non
> smoking environment. Pictures upon request.
> $375 plus shipping or trade for a Yaesu 857D and I would add some cash.
>
>
>
> Contact by e-mail n0we@hotmail.com
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>
>
> 73 Jim N0WE
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:18:35 -0400
> From: "John T. Fleming" <john@w3gqj.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion 2 Block diagram
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> Mike,
>
> I do not have a 566. I have a 565. As an idea, go to
> https://www.tentec.com/downloads/manuals/565/Orion%20V2%20Logic%20Mod.pdf
> and there are pictures of the cabling for the front panel. The 566
> probably
> is similar enough that you can satisfy yourself that nothing is missing.
>
> 73,
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Mike Gusky
> Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 11:54 AM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion 2 Block diagram
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a block diagram for the 566 that
> indicates
> the interconnecting cables between boards? Just replaced my front panel
> and
> noticed that one TMP connector (I think it was J17) on the board behind
> the
> front panel didn't have a matching TMP plug. The panel change-out went
> well
> and only ran into a few minor issues. Oh, almost forgot..everything
> worked
> just fine after I put it back in service. Will be glad to share with
> anyone
> interested in tackling this task.
>
> Tnx
> Mike
> K5UX
>
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:26:25 -0500
> From: Mike Gusky <mike@k5ux.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion 2 Block diagram
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <D0092ABF-3928-4C97-B915-4F572AB157F9@k5ux.com>
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> John,
> Thanks for the info. I looked at the V2 upgrade pics, but they don't
> have enough detail. I did take pictures of everything before I started
> unplugging cables. After reviewing my iPhone pictures carefully, the
> empty plug on the board is J39 and listed as I/O AUX. It was empty
> before I started. Was curious about it's purpose. Thought it might be
> for an option I don't have. That's why I was asking about a block
> diagram that detailed interconnecting cables.
>
> Oh well, I'll check with TT Monday.
>
> 73,
> Mike
> K5UX
>
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