[TenTec] Problem with Orion

[Grant Youngman]

> Well it went back to the factory. Here are my problems, anybody
> experienced something like this?


No, sample of one, with one exception.

Exception:  The S-meter "zero" point is in fact, S-1.  You won't get this 
fixed.

I think I made some similar comments on another list, but ...

It could be you needed to do either a Master Reset or RAM CLEAR reset.  
If you did these, and it still didn't work, you probably have a problem.  It 
could also be that the resets didn't seem to have any effect because of 
the following:

It sounds like the FW update failed in progress, and left the radio in an 
inoperable state.  FW update problems are generally PC/port 
configuration problems, cable/connector issues, etc.  I once went into a 
state of panic when my radio was left in totally bashed state.   I recall 
(perhaps incorrectly) that if the radio detects that the existing firmware 
load is bad, it automatically goes into the "update" state at power up.  But 
I only had this happen once, due to a cockpit problem and not a radio 
problem, so my recollection is a bit dim on the subject.  In any case, the 
next try (after reseating connectors along the RS-232 cable) worked 
without a hitch and the radio promptly came back to life ...

Many people have had problems with updates, that invariably turned out 
to be PC or cable related problems.

If you did not have a good firmware load, due to an upload error, it's quite 
possible that the resets won't work properly --- there's nothing to reset ...

In any case, you'll undoubtedly get your radio back from T-T in working 
order, although who knows if the 14.178 bunch will like the audio ... :-)

Grant/NQ5T

> 
> January 14, 2004
> 
> Ten Tec, Inc
> 1185 Dolly Parton Parkway
> Sevierville, TN 37862
> 
> Attn:	Service Department
> 
> RE  ORION, Warranty Service
> 
> 
> Problem:
> 
> Radio has no output power when “tune button” was pressed. However 
the
> built in power/s meter showed output power and current draw from 
power
> supply increased.
> 
> When PTT was activated radio also has no output power and built in
> power/s meter showed full scale output power although no mic. audio is
> present and radio is in USB or LSB mode.
> 
> Decided to try and do a firmware update to latest version before
> sending radio back to factory. Radio failed to update firmware and is
> now stuck in the “system loading” screen. Master reset with the RX/TX
> button or the VFOB LCK button failed to reset the radio.
> 
> 
> Also, although unrelated to this incident I have noticed the following
> potential problems:
> 
> 1.	S Meter never goes to 0, not even with the antenna disconnected 
and
> a dummy load connected to the antenna port. Can this be corrected?
> 2.	“Audio Guys” on 14.178 say that radio’s audio has like some
> distortion in the upper frequencies. Please check the radio’s tx audio
> and correct if possible. 3.	When tune button is pressed or ptt is
> activated in FM power level increases one or two seconds after. Can
> this be corrected?
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Manuel R. Alonso
> KC4MNE
> 
> 
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