[TenTec] Orion Power Out

Kim Elmore cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net
Sat Oct 12 00:08:45 EDT 2013


I never saw that much difference in my 566. However, 10, 12, and 15 m are all about 90 W while the other bands are right at 100 W. this is with a well-regulated supply volt has of 14.9 V. I found that at 13.8 V, output on 10, 12 and 15 m was lower and more variable. I now regulate closer to the actual power input plug at the radio and so see less variation in supply voltage. 

That said, I also found that it drew a bit more current on the 10 and 12 m bands, so make sure the voltage to the radio isn't sagging under load. 

Kim N5OP

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On Oct 11, 2013, at 22:45, art N4UC <n4uc at hotmail.com> wrote:

> After getting my 565 Orion back from the factory earlier this year, I've noticed that I only get about 50W out on 10M, and 80W on 15. All other bands are over 100W out. I can't say for sure what the numbers were when it went in and I know it's a minor nit in the grand scheme of things, but it's the principle of the thing especially since I don't drive an amp. Is this typical of Orions, or is there a tweak in order?
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