It is on the same circuit board as the memory. Very easy to identify.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Cc: john brown <n2ydf@hotmail.com>
Sent: Fri, Jan 26, 2018 9:51 am
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II battery replacement
Where is the battery in the tuner?
Kim N5OP
"People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> On Jan 25, 2018, at 18:51, MadScientist <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.
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