I agree with Billy on the suggestion of a MASTER RESET. If that doesn't clear
the issue then reload the firmware followed by a MASTER RESET. If this
doesn't correct the issue, well Ten-Tec has a new address in Sevierville.
Bob, K4TAX
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 16, 2014, at 2:38 PM, Billy Cox <aa4nu@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> How old is the backup battery in each of the respective Orions?
>
> That might be a good next step to try, even if the battery is
> not that old, ... still cheaper than a trip to TT ...
>
> (Other ideas might be master resets and reloading firmware)
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> 73 de Billy, AA4NU
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "art N4UC" <n4uc@hotmail.com>
> To: "TenTec reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:25:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Problem
>
> I have been experiencing the exact same problem for months with my Orion 565.
> It started out mostly only on 20M and would clear up if either changed bands
> or cycled the power. Then it progressed to other bands as well and now does
> not clear up regardless of what I try. It affected only the main rcvr, the
> sub was fine. Listen on a separate radio to see if it also affects the
> transmitted signal. In my case the transmitted CW signal sounds just like the
> received signal audio, warbly and buzzing almost like a spark gap signal!. So
> I'm guessing it's somewhere in the local oscillator/IF chain. I've talked to
> TT a few times and there's no way to diagnose my symptoms without getting it
> on the bench.
>
> Currently it's sitting on the shelf unusable while I decide how much I want
> to spend on it. Good luck. If you think of it, drop me a note if you resolve
> the problem.
>
> Art/N4UC
>
>> From: Doug.Speer@FairbanksMorse.com
>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>> Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:37:22 +0000
>> Subject: [TenTec] Orion II Problem
>>
>> I am starting to believe my Orion II has developed a problem. On the main
>> receiver I am hearing distorted, buzzing sounding signals that are well
>> outside the DSP and roofing filter bandwidth. I am not hearing signals
>> outside the filter bandwidth on the RX-366 sub-receiver. The problem is
>> most notable on 160m but to some extent present on 80m. I don't really
>> notice it above 80m. I have tried a master reset which did not resolve the
>> problem.
>>
>> Do any of you have any immediate thoughts or does the rig need to visit
>> Sevierville?
>>
>> Doug, W9PN
>> Janesville, WI
>>
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