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Re: [TenTec] Orion reflector discussions

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion reflector discussions
From: "Bob Henderson" <bob@cytanet.com.cy>
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Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:33:16 -0000
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Rick, VE7TK wrote:
> The hardware issues, in particular, the display darkening
> due to a heat issue, still concern me.  I notice, however, that there has
> not been too much on the issue recently.  Does this mean everyone has
> removed the speaker(?) and put in a fan?  I doubt it.  But I haven't seen
> anything indicating that the factory has changed the rig to provide better
> cooling.  Is it still an issue?  Are all owners noticing a problem?  Is
the
> factory looking into it?  The reflector has been strangely quiet.

Rick

I haven't experienced the display darkening problem on either of my Orions
and in July/August it does get a little hot out here.  Some days above 100F.
So, I guess the problem doesn't affect all units.  Perhaps the discussion
tailed off because the problem affected only a few.

73  Bob, 5B4AGN


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