Kim, My Orion took a hit almost 2 years ago, carried it up to TT, was
repaired and has been operating virtually every day since, no problems.
After a good burn-in, personally, I wouldn't hesitate to keep the rig.
73, Lloyd W4AO
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Kimberly Elmore
> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 6:11 PM
> To: orion565@yahoogroups.com; tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Lightning Strike Results...
>
>
> My O II arrived at TenTec service and Paul called today about TenTec's
> findings. He said that a hole was blown out of an IC on the logic board.
> They replaced the logic board and the rig appears to be fine. They will
> place it in the test rack over the weekend to see how it fares.
>
> Assuming it checks out OK during the 48-72 h burn-in test, I'm faced with
> a
> dilemma: the rig has a bit of sentimental value (it's the rig reviewed by
> the ARRL from whom I bought it in their on-line auction), but there may be
> more, hidden damage that will not be revealed for some time. Then again,
> there may not be. I'd like to keep it going if I can, but I don't want to
> own the equivalent of a white elephant or a "bench queen" (a radio that
> spends most of its time on the repair bench).
>
> I'm open to the collective wisdom. I have ARRL insurance plus whatever my
> homeowners insurace will cover. Am I being foolish to even consider
> keeping
> it?
>
> Kim Elmore, N5OP
>
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