Excellent step by step.
Fernando N2FQ/6
n2fq@sbcglobal.net
> On Mar 9, 2017, at 6:52 AM, Rod Greene via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
> wrote:
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> Good Morning Billy!
> I'll send the picture of the back of the rig with the power pole installed.
> It looks like the other pictures that folks sent to me. I didn't do a step by
> step install picture sequence. (check the wiki) What I did was just take
> pictures of where the connectors were and how the parts were installed that I
> had to remove to get to the solder pads on the board for the connector.
> Here's a simple run-down of what I did:
> 1. Remove screws from top and bottom covers of rig. - Keep track of where all
> the various types of screws come from as you disassemble.
> 2. Remove screws from the back panel of the rig
> 3. Carefully pull the back panel and interior panel away from the rig
> chassis. You may have to unplug some connectors. Here's where you take pics.
> I didn't remove the back from the chassis much of a distance. Just a few
> inches.4. Unsolder and remove the big diode that's across the power input.5.
> Unsolder the end of the RF choke that's close to the end of the diode. Note
> the alignment.
> 6. Unsolder and remove the old power connector.7. Make sure all the solder
> pads have the solder cleaned away. I had to use a small drill bit to get the
> pad holes cleaned and large enough for 12 ga wire. If you do this, be very
> careful to keep small cuttings cleaned away and not to tear the pads.
> 8. Make up the power poles with approx an inch of wire length out of their
> back. I used 12 ga solid wire.
> 9. Loosely install the power poles and new retaining plate on the back panel.
> I used a #6 self taping metal screw but predrilled for it.10. The two 12 ga
> pigtails go thru the back panel and thru the solder pads used by the old
> connector.11. The power poles will be just the right length to go between the
> back panel and the interior panel.12. I didn't do anything with the fuse. I
> think it will continue to work okay.13. Holding the back panel and interior
> panel together put a couple of screws back in the stand-offs to hold them
> together correctly.
> 14. Solder the pigtails of the power poles in the solder pads. Cut of the
> ends of the wire pigtails where they extend past the pads on the interior
> panel.15. Reinstall (solder) the diode (alignment noted) and end of the RF
> choke.16. Check alignment of panels, power pole chassis, etc.17. One caution
> - there's a big long connector that mates between the back interior panel and
> the main chassis. Make sure you carefully align and push this together as you
> reassemble the back panel, interior panel to the chassis. It's located in the
> middle and runs vertically.
> 18. One note on the retaining plate for the power poles - I used just one
> side as there are two of the plates in the package if you order them (from
> Powerwerx - I think I actually bought them from Amazon). I made the hole in
> the mounting plate a little larger so the plate and power poles could be
> aligned correctly. With the plate and the 12 ga wires soldered, the assembly
> is quite solid and should hold very well to the chassis.
> 19. Put all the screws back in place. Remember - keep track of where they go
> when you disassemble and it won't be a problem now. -Ha- ask me how I know
> that (grin).20. As always, check your work as you go and make sure there are
> no shorts, solder bridges, etc. etc. You're doing this at your own risk, but
> it shouldn't be too hard, just a little time consuming. I also take notes
> with plug numbers indicated to go along with the pictures, so I know how to
> plug everything back in.
> That should do it and hopefully I haven't left anything out. Hope it helps -
> 73, Rod/w7zrc
>
>
>
> From: Billy Cox <aa4nu@comcast.net>
> To: Rod Greene <w7zrc@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 8:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement
>
> Sounds great Rod, CONGRATS ... do you have any picturesyou can share so I can
> see how you did it there please?
> 73 de Billy, AA4NU
> From: "Rod Greene via TenTec" <tentec@contesting.com>
> To: "Rod Greene" <w7zrc@yahoo.com>, "denton sprague"
> <denton@oregontrail.net>, "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
> <tentec@contesting.com>, "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Cc: "Rod Greene" <w7zrc@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 8:07:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement
>
> Just a final quick update. Finished installing the PowerPole connector
> yesterday afternoon and made a new cable that now runs directly to the power
> supply. No flicker or problems and I swear the O2 is working much better. Was
> tedious going through all those little screws and getting it all back
> together. Good to have pictures and notes - can't remember how things go, and
> can't see so well up close anymore - ha! Getting older isn't for the faint.
>
> Thanks for all the help and suggestions. 73, Rod/w7zrc
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