[TenTec] RF Out problem on Orion 565

[Barry N1EU]

Sounds like it could be the power distribution board electrolytic caps
needing replacement.

Barry N1EU


On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Vance Leedy <w7iex at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 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
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