[TenTec] Orion II - Power up problem - Update

[Tim Heger]

Thanks to all who responded with suggestions on what to look for.
I have checked the Power Distribution Board, and found that the +5V on JP2 
is cycling off & on at the same rate as the xcvr cycling off & on.
Have emailed Ten-Tec Service, and waiting for a reply, probably sometime 
after the weekend.
I'm hoping they will send a new Power Distribution Board to replace this 
one, but they may still want the xcvr back to look at under warranty.  Will 
see when I hear back from them.

Tnx & 73,
Tim - N3XX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Heger" <n3xx at charter.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 7:43 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Orion II - Power up problem


> I'm having the following problem when I try to power on my Orion II:
> After turning on the power switch, the xcvr cycles at about once per 
> second, continuously from power on to power off for as long as I leave the 
> power switch turned on.
> For a fraction of a second, the alc light and meter light come on then go 
> back off in sequence with the power cycling.  Also, as the lights go on & 
> off, I can hear the relay operating in my amplifier.
> With all cables disconnected from the xcvr except the power cable, the 
> on/off cycling still happens.
> I have measured the pwr supply voltage at 13.9V, and also tried another 
> power supply known to be good.
>
> I have had the xcvr for less than 1 year, so it's still under warranty, 
> but trying to avoid sending it back to the factory.
> Has anyone on the list had the same problem?  Or have an idea what might 
> be the cause?
>
> Tnx & 73,
> Tim - N3XX
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