[Orion] [orion565] Re: Orion V2 sweep mod disappeared on 2.055

[Martin, AA6E]

If anyone is still following this thread - I opened up the big black
box and found that my V2 sweep mod jumper had separated and needed
replacement.  The wire I had used was too heavy, and I was too
cautious with the soldering iron.

V2 sweep is now functioning again. Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

73 Martin AA6E

On 3/8/06, jch39_99 <jch39_99 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Martin, I did the mod a couple weeks ago and have gone back and forth
> between the 1.373 betas and 2.055.  I have not had any hiccups. The
> mod and sweep was recognized each time.
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> Turns out I prefer the 2.055 firmware better than the 1.373b3 except I
> do like the S meter not being affected by the RF Gain.  Also think the
> NR works better in the 2.055 Version.
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> 73/Crit/K4BXN
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> --- In orion565 at yahoogroups.com, "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing at ...> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone seen this?  I did the v2 sweep mod, loaded 2.054b (sweep
> > ok), didn't like it, and reverted to 1.372.  Now, I loaded 2.055, and
> > it is now telling me "V2 Mod not detected".  I've tried all known
> > resets (master reset, memory clear, battery).  I've also reloaded
> > 2.054b and now the V2 mod is not detected, even though it worked
> > before.
> >
> > Could this possibly be a firmware issue?  Or maybe my board surgery is
> > being rejected? Next step is to tear open the box again and check the
> > v2 mod wiring.  (not a pleasant prospect for me!)
> >
> > 73 Martin AA6E
> > --
> > martin.ewing at ...
> > http://blog.aa6e.net
> >
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