Re: [TenTec] Paragon II model 586 questions

[Carl Moreschi <n4py3@earthlink.net>]

I wrote the firmware for the Paragon II.  The firmware resides on the 
Microprocessor chip not the RAM/ROM/RTC chip.  That chip contains all 
the non-volatile memory.  The memory persists because of the built in 
lithium battery.  Buying a new chip presents the problem of how long the 
new chip has been sitting on the shelf.  The lifespan of the battery is 
strictly by time and not by usage. A new chip that was made in 1993 is 
just as likely to be bad as the one in the Paragon II.
On 10/5/2012 1:57 PM, Mike Bryce wrote:
> Well now, I'm not too sure about that.
>
> without looking at the schematic, but I'd guess that this RAM/ROM/RTC has some 
> sort of firmware installed at the Ten Tec factory.
>
> It's this firmware that gives the Paragon II its personally.
>
> Installed a new "empty" RAM/ROM/RTC to me just wouldn't work.
>
> It's the same reason why you can't put in a new uprocessor in a Corsair II when 
> the display goes wacky. A new chip, but without the firmware, it won't work.
>
> mike, wb8vge
>
>
>
> On Oct 5, 2012, at 1:31 PM, GARY HUBER wrote:
>
> > Looks like Mike nailed it. $20 in parts to fix the problem. See the data sheet 
> > at 
> > http://www.alliedelec.com/images/products/datasheets/bm/DALLAS_SEMICONDUCTOR/70127784.pdf
> >
> >
> > 73 ES DX,
> > Gary -- AB9M
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Mike
> > Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 8:34 AM
> > To: tentec@contesting.com
> > Subject: [TenTec] Paragon II model 586 questions
> >
> > Hello Pete,
> > Ref the Paragon II
> > The Dallas DS1220y-200  mem chip on the RAM/ROM/RTC board
> > at U2 needs to be replaced....
> > 73 Mike
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