[TenTec] RF Out problem on Orion 565

[Vance Leedy]

My Orion has a problem in that it will reduce power from 100w to approx 
25w primarly on dits during cw operation, not all dits, just one or two 
now and then if it is in a failure mode.   Of course this is not 
consistent.  SSB operation and both receivers work well. When it fails 
the ALC does not illuminate and there is no audible click from the relay 
on the A0 board.
Typical conditions/settings are as follows:  Keying-  Internal, external 
or straight key.  Two different DC supplies tried.  QSK delay=17%, cw 
weighting  100 (range 50-150).  Antennas: either of two antennas or 
dummy load.  Keying speed usually 20-25wpm.  CW rise time 7ms
If someone has encountered this I would like to hear the resolution.

To add to the mystery, another condition exists, but am not sure if it 
is my rig or all Orion I's .  Setup- reduce power to 1-5 watts, send a 
few characters.  Increase power to 100w.  Perform a key down.  My rig 
takes approx three seconds to reach 100w.  Normal?
Subsequent key down operations immediately goto 100w.

Thanks for you time,
Van
W7IEX