[TenTec] The future of The Orion I

[Martin, AA6E]

It's a problem with most every radio these days.  I still keep my
TS-520S around for the day when nothing else works.

73 Martin AA6E

On 7/25/05, K4IA at aol.com <K4IA at aol.com> wrote:
> Incredible, - for want of a $9 part a $4000+ radio becomes obsolete and
> maybe even un-repairable!
> 
> In this case, there has already been a post (from TT?) pointing out the "no
> longer recommended" message on the O2 Dragonball is misleading.  This
> particular part number is being phased out in favor on a new one of the same  design
> that does not contain lead solder - a capitulation to the Europeans who  have
> banned lead.  But for Orion 1 owners, it is a real problem if the O1
> Dragonball is no longer available.  If I wanted to "mothball" a  processor for future
> repair of my Orion, should I get one and will TT reprogram  it for me?
> Seriously for $9, I just might want to buy one and stick it in  the drawer- it isn't
> costs about the same as a tube.  Anyone know where and  what part # to order?
> 
> Clearly one answer is to separate the computer from the radio so the
> computer (which we expect to upgrade) can be upgraded separately and the radio
> remains intact. Sooner or later, even the super-dooper brand new Dragonball  will
> be obsolete and O2 owners will face the same dilemma all over again.
> 
> k4ia
> Craig  "Buck"
> Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
> 
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