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I had similar startup problems with my Orion. I change the battery and all was
good. I recommend that you do that first before anything else.
Russ
WA0TT
On Jul 18, 2012, at 9:00 PM, "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net> wrote:
> I would suspect, from the original description, the power rail for the MP
> does not come up within the timer limit. Hence the MP does not start. Now
> with a power down and back up and no other change, there is some charge
> remaining in the capacitors on the power distribution board from the initial
> power on cycle. Thus at the 2nd power up the power is applied correctly and
> at the correct value during the start-up interval timing of the MP and all
> seems well.
>
> Just my speculation however.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nathan moreschi" <n4ydu@yahoo.com>
> To: "Mr Mike" <kf8zn@yahoo.com>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORION I Issue
>
>
>
> Given the nature of common issues with the Orion, it is more than likely
> microprocessor connector related. I have had multiple issues with my Orion
> (including the described issue). The long-tern fix, as mentioned by N4PY, is
> to take off the front panel and re-seat the ribbon connectors. This does not
> mean that it couldn't be a capacitor or other hardware related item but in
> my opinion this is the most probably and easiest to diagnose/fix.
> The entire process of re-seating the connectors takes me about 10 minutes.
> I hope this is of value to the group.
> 73,Nate/N4YDU
>
> --- On Tue, 7/17/12, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.net> wrote:
>
> From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORION I Issue
> To: "Mr Mike" <kf8zn@yahoo.com>, "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 9:36 PM
>
> Capacitors on the power distribution board likely need replacing. Or the
> fuse connector has some oxidation or corrosion. Looks for signs of heating.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mr Mike" <kf8zn@yahoo.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 3:11 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] ORION I Issue
>
>
> Admittedly she has set a while, since I recently relocated.
>
> When I turn on the radio, after the initiazation sequence, there is only
> static from the speaker.
>
> Cycling power a 2nd time and all is well..
>
> Any Ideas??
>
> AC2Q
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