I have used CRC non-residue cleaner on Ten The radios successfully for decades with no adverse effects. Ten Tec switches are neither better nor worse than anyone elses. The real key is to not leave b
Changing the battery on the Orion 2 is so easy, you certainly can do it yourself. I can do it and have batteries but you can get them from Digikey or Newark Electronics, about $7. All you need to do
In the near future, I hope to be able to direct print things like this. I probably will not get to this project until late February but bookmark thet option. Gary W0DVN
I will actually be doing a battery replacement this afternoon (too sore from yesterdays long ski to go out again today!). I will collect photos along the way. I will also post part number of the bett
I will actually be doing a battery replacement this afternoon (too sore from yesterdays long ski to go out again today!). I will collect photos along the way. I will also post part number of the bett
Actually the 2032 tuner backup battery is on the tuner board, not the CPU board where the memory backup is located. Photos coming to those who want them since I cant post them to the reflector. Gary
I just composed an email with all photos showing replacement of the CPU battery and location of tuber battery. I cant post it here but anyone can ask and receive it I wont be able to send more until
To all who requested the instructions and photos for Orion CPU and Tuner battery replacement, please confirm that you received the mail with photos. If not, I may need to string the photo again. Gary
I got a note saying that the file size limit (40KB) will not accommodate my 1 MB file. However, the ones that went directly to requestors should have passed through. I will look into an on line posti
Barry: I am going to be doin an Orion LED replacement in a few days and will take before photos and also process photos. Can I send them directly to you off list to post where you want them? Gary W0D
I have been repairing an Icon IC-756 Pro 2. It is AMAZING what they went through to keep transmitted RF out of the receiver input. They actually pick u[p on the TX 5 volt line and drive a transistor,
I fully agree that you should replace all if you have them. Just a pointer: If you carefully use a heat gun to just melt the solder on each encoder, each will lift out really easily one-at-a-time and
Your issue is to the display itself. As long as there are no dead pixels or lines, the display is OK. There are a few recommendations on various sites regarding this issue. However, I have had excell
Yes, the replacements are one in the same. I dont recall which one I use in the Orions I repaired but it is one of the shorter ones. I had the luxury of time since I did not need the Orion at the tim
I am very sorry George I have it here all packed but lost your QSL card with callsign and address. Could you PLEASE send info and I will mail it tomorrow. Gary