[TenTec] possible bug in new Orion II firmware

[Bruce McLaughlin]

No the tuner is enabled.  However, the problem appears to be confined to 40
meters.  It is okay on 20.  I reloaded the previous firmware and discovered
it was doing the same thing on 40.  I know I have a problem with the antenna
on 40 meters.  It has an unacceptably high SWR probably due to corrosion at
the contacts.  It is a Mosley pro-67B which is been up for more than 20
years and it's probably due for an overhaul.  However, at least until
recently the tuner did take care of it so I'm not sure what is going on.
The tuner in the K-3 also handles it.  I reloaded the current firmware since
the previous version did not seem to be any better in this respect.  It's
very strange!  Thanks for the reply.

Bruce-W8FU

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of John
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 6:49 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] possible bug in new Orion II firmware

My tuner works as it always has GREAT  !  John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack B. Friend" <jfriend31 at comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] possible bug in new Orion II firmware


> your tuner may be turned off in the new firmware.
>
> under Menus
> TX
> first option is Internat Tuner
> turn it on!
>
> jack ak7o
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce McLaughlin" <bmclaugh at bex.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, 01 March, 2009 4:02 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] possible bug in new Orion II firmware
>
>
>> I downloaded the new firmware today.  Unfortunately, I discovered the
>> internal tuner will now not properly tune out the SWR on 40 meters.  When
> I
>> press the tune button it emits a relatively short carrier but does not
>> reduce the SWR.  When I then key the radio in CW mode, it shows a high 
>> SWR
>> message.  Subsequent attempts to cause the tuner to re-tune make no
>> difference and the SWR remains high.  I do not know whether it does some
>> other bands.  So far I have tried it only on 40 meters.
>>
>> The previous firmware version did not exhibit this problem.  I wonder if
>> this has been observed by anyone else.
>>
>> Bruce-W8FU
>>
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