Here is a step-by-step instruction sheet for updating the Orion firmware. You
must follow the steps exactly as shown.
Updating the FLASH FIRMWARE on Ten-Tec Orion
Refer to "74474 Orion565-566 User Manual Addendum V3 Firmware.pdf"
for more details on Version 3 firmware, and the RAM Clear and Master Reset
sequences.
1) Turn Transceiver OFF.
2) Connect a PC to the transceiver using the appropriate cable.
3) Turn the Transceiver ON while holding down the USER2 button.
Wait for display to indicate "Flash Update Mode"
4) Start the Update program
Windows "START"
"All Programs"
"Ten-Tec"
"OrionII Firmware Update"
"OrionII Firmware Update"
5) Choose SETUP under the SETTINGS menu to then select the COM port
to which the Transceiver is attached. And select OK.
6) Choose UPDATE under the PROCESS menu.
7) Select the RUF file under the Process Menu.
8) The program will update the radio and report any errors encountered.
During the update process the Orion screen will indicate the current
line being processed.
9) A RAM Clear and Master Reset MUST be performed when transitioning between
V1/V2/V3 firmware.
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Wes Attaway (N5WA)
Shreveport, LA
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-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces+wesattaway=bellsouth.net@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Barry Simpson
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 3:57 AM
To: w3idt@comcast.net; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Incomplete V3 update...
Hi Bob
I am not sure from your description where you got your 3.026 file. Did you
unzip it first of all ?
I think I am using 3,033xe but I will check tomorrow.
If it were me, I would do nothing until I had a known working version 3
file. I can direct you to or provide you with one of those.
Then I would see if I could put the rig into the update mode again which I
suspect should be possible. Then I would try to update with the new version
3 file.
I have never had a problem updating or regressing to an earlier V3 version
with any of my four Orion 2's.
I will get back to you tomorrow.
Barry VK2BJ
On Wed, 17 Nov 2021 at 07:40, Bob, W3IDT <w3idt@comcast.net> wrote:
> After some searching re my FT8 audio problems with the Orion II, I
> stumbled upon the need to update the software from version 2 to version
> 3. (The radio was bequeathed to me; I am not the original owner.)
>
> 1. I found the exe file inside the 566-setup-3.026exe_(1).zip file.
>
> 2a. Used the USER2 + POWER sequence to place the radio in Flash Update
> Mode, and ran the program: 10810 lines updated.
>
> 2b. At the end, the display had an truncated Ten-Tec logo:
> two vertical black lines, a wider vertical red line, then two more
> vertical black lines.
>
> 3a. Used the VFO-B_LCK + POWER sequence to start the "RAM clear" process.
>
> 3b. Nothing happened after several minutes of holding the VFO-B-LCK
> button: No "Battery Failure" message, as per the instructions.
>
> Radio now powers up with the truncated ten-tec logo as in (2b).
> And is, of course, dead.
>
> NOW WHAT??
> Was I impatient with the RAM Clear?
> Hold VFO-B-LCK longer?
> What else?
>
>
>
>
> .......
> . Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT
> .
> . w3idt@comcast.net
> . w3idt@arrl.net
> ........
>
> On 11/14/2021 8:26 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> > I would double check the connections between the computer audio output
> and the DIN connector on the back of the Orion. Maybe for a wiring
> error?
> >
> > Are you using any audio interface? Signalink or such?
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K4TAX
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Nov 14, 2021, at 6:45 PM, Bob, W3IDT <w3idt@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Bob,
> >>
> >> TNX for the reply (and your replies to many questions on this list)!
> >>
> >> But...
> >>>> Run WSJT-X as a stand-a-lone application
> >>
> >> Should have added that I'm running them stand-alone
> >> (either JTDX or WSJT - they behave the same).
> >>
> >>>> set the levels set correctly.
> >> I think I have everything set for maximum.
> >>
> >>>> The fact you can get it working using the SP function says the audio
> is low getting to the radio.
> >> Right.
> >>
> >>>> Or the radio AUX gain is set too low.
> >> As noted, AUX gain set to 100 (max)
> >>
> >> The issue maybe the MicroHam/MicroKeyer.
> >> That's why it was in the subject line.
> >> (it's an older model,
> >> but does fine for rig control and RTTY and CW).
> >> Haven't tried SSB DVK through it for years.
> >>
> >> W3DQ asked you about the Orion and FT8 some time ago.
> >> That's why I included your exchange with him.
> >>
> >> Obviously, I'm somewhat ahead of where W3DQ was,
> >> actually getting some output (and working people).
> >> Oh, Eric, w3dq, is a local, good friend.
> >> Now uses a K3 for most operating.
> >>
> >> I have an FTdx5000, but it lives at the W3LPL super-station
> >> for the major contest season. I'm part of the multi-team.
> >> And I do SS/SSB from there.
> >>
> >> I had a round with Joe Subich, W4TV, about the
> >> Microham/MicroKeyer some time ago.
> >> Maybe I'll bug him again.
> >>
> >> Any additional thoughts would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Bob, w3idt
> >>
> >> .......
> >> . Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT
> >> .
> >> . w3idt@comcast.net
> >> . w3idt@arrl.net
> >> ........
> >>
> >>> On 11/13/2021 5:01 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> >>> Run WSJT-X as a stand-a-lone application and get the levels set
> correctly. The fact you can get it working using the SP function says the
> audio is low getting to the radio. Or the radio AUX gain is set too low.
> >>> Bob, K4TAX
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>>> On Nov 13, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Bob, W3IDT <w3idt@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Does any have this combination?
> >>>> Or remember anything about this combination?
> >>>>
> >>>> Trying to use JTDX/WSJT-X.
> >>>> Simple problem is that I can only get about 20 watts out of the Orion
> II using the TUNE function in JTDX/WSJT with, I think, all controls set for
> "maximum smoke" :
> >>>>
> >>>> 1. PC LineOut/Speakers to MH/MK SoundOut.
> >>>> (that is correct, though it appears to be reversed.)
> >>>>
> >>>> 2. PC [Sound][Speakers] maximum volume both Left and Right.
> >>>>
> >>>> 3. JTDX/WSJT [Settings][Audio] Output = Speakers;
> >>>> Left, Mono, Both -> 20w Power; Right -> no power.
> >>>>
> >>>> 4. JTDX/WSJT power slider at Maximum.
> >>>>
> >>>> 5. MH/MK set to special Orion II VOICE = CBA specification
> >>>> (to feed PC audio out to Orion II AUX audio in).
> >>>>
> >>>> 6. MH/MK internal pot tried at MIN and MAX;
> >>>> power varies, MAX is best.
> >>>>
> >>>> 7. MH/MK external pot at MAX.
> >>>> Power varies, MAX is best.
> >>>>
> >>>> 8. Orion II SP= Off and TX EQ = 0dB
> >>>>
> >>>> 9. Orion II [Menu][SSB] Audio Source
> >>>> = AUX or BOTH -> 20w power
> >>>> = MIC -> no power
> >>>>
> >>>> 10. Orion II [Menu][SSB] AUX input gain
> >>>> power varies, 100 -> 20 Watts.
> >>>>
> >>>> Rig / CAT control, RTTY (FSK), and CW work fine, 100W out.
> >>>> I can actually work FT8 stations with the 20w,
> >>>> including 9J2BS (Zambia) just today.
> >>>> But still . . .
> >>>>
> >>>> UPDATE: If I turn the SP up to about 6,
> >>>> I get full power out.
> >>>> But... SP is a no-no for FT8.
> >>>>
> >>>> Any thoughts?
> >>>>
> >>>> Bob, w3idt
> >>>> Oh, and I've studied this old email to W3DQ who had similar problems.
> >>>> Can't see anything I'm doing wrong.
> >>>>
> >>>> .......
> >>>> . Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT
> >>>> .
> >>>> . w3idt@comcast.net
> >>>> . w3idt@arrl.net
> >>>> ........
> >>>>
> >>>>> On 11/10/2021 11:28 AM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
> >>>>> Haven't gone through my notes, but ran across this.
> >>>>> Hope it helps a bit!
> >>>>> ------ Forwarded Message ------
> >>>>> From: "Bob McGraw" <rmcgraw@blomand.net <mailto:rmcgraw@blomand.net
> >>
> >>>>> To: "Eric Rosenberg" <ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com <mailto:
> ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com>>
> >>>>> Sent: 2/10/2021 1:05:27 PM
> >>>>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] FT8/FST4 with an Orion 565
> >>>>> Eric:
> >>>>> In general you will need an audio interface such as the Tentec 712
> {if you can find one}, or a Signalink USB. There are other brands. If you
> order a new Signalink USB, do get the matching cable for the Tentec ACC
> port. This handles the audio to and from the computer along with a PTT
> command.
> >>>>> As to CAT interface, you will need either a RS-232 to USB converter
> cable using the FTDI chip or {highly unlikely} your computer has a RS-232
> port. This communicates control of the radio.
> >>>>> Select the Aux TX input to LINE INPUT. Adjust the Line Gain to
> about 35. Set the PWR to 100 watts and USB mode. Adjust the Line Gain
> and/or the Signalink TX level, and /or the computer software {SPKR] level
> to about 35% or as needed to get about 50 to 75 watts in transmit mode.
> Also, be sure you set any Speech Processing to OFF or to zero and any TX EQ
> to flat. This is a MUST.
> >>>>> The CAT command can initiate PTT or you can use the Signalink to
> initiate a PTT command. Don't use both. Also, do not set TX audio
> source to BOTH. Use only Line input.
> >>>>> 73
> >>>>> Bob, K4TAX
> >>>>>> On 2/9/2021 9:50 PM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
> >>>>>> Is there a recommended setup for my Orion and WSJT-X's FT8 and FST4?
> >>>>>> Thanks & 73,
> >>>>>> Eric W3DQ
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