I will actually be doing a battery replacement this afternoon (too sore from
yesterday’s long ski to go out again today!).
I will collect photos along the way.
I will also post part number of the better (higher mA-hours replacement and
also of the tuner battery.
Gary
> On Jan 26, 2018, at 4:29 AM, David Parsons <dgparsons51@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Gary
>
> I have been following the post and I too have an Orion II with tuner that
> should have the battery changed. By the sounds of your post it does sound
> easy to do.
>
> Might you post the battery numbers and a photo if possible. Is there any
> precautions you might recommend? Does one loose user preferences when
> changing the battery?
>
> I have had mine since 2010 and love the machine and had very few problems.
>
> Following these post has provided me with a wealth of knowledge thanks to the
> generosity of some great hams.
>
> Thank you
> KB1LUN
> FN54ns
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 7:52 PM, MadScientist <dukeshifi@comcast.net
>> <mailto:dukeshifi@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>
>> 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 is remove the covers. Then remove the 12 screws that hold
>> the front paned to the chassis. They are black Phillips.
>>
>> The front panel hinges open and you can then see the bright yellow batter
>> right in front of you.
>>
>> Pry the old one out with your fingernail and plug the new one in its place.
>>
>>
>> It will take you about 20 minutes.
>>
>> If you need the part number, let me know and I will go downstairs and get it
>> and I can even send you a photo of the battery on the PC board so you know
>> how it look properly installed.
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Robert P. Santella <bobw2pnj@optimum.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> If the O2 has the built in antenna tuner, replace the button battery, I
>>> believe
>>> It's #CR2032 at the same time. 73 Bob W2PNJ.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:36 PM, john brown <n2ydf@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> My Orion II will be turning 5 years old soon. I am wondering if there is
>>>> anyone out there doing battery replacement and software upgrades other
>>>> than Ten Tec. I am currently running 3.029 March 2012. I do not have a
>>>> problem shipping the radio to Ten Tec, just looking to see if there is
>>>> someone closer. I am in the Buffalo NY area. TNX, John, N2YDF.
>>>> Sent from my iPad
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