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Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement

To: Rod Greene <w7zrc@yahoo.com>, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement
From: Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2017 07:51:43 -0800
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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:
> 
> 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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