[TenTec] FS: Orion 565
Peter Frenning [OZ1PIF]
peter at frenning.dk
Sat Jan 24 15:56:27 EST 2015
Den 24-01-2015 kl. 21:44 skrev Paul A. Ramey:
> I have a Orion 565 that is full of filters, 250, 500 and 1.8. It has
> a auto tuner and a 705 desk mic.
> It is loaded with the latest software and TT replaced the battery
> about 2 months ago.
>
> It has an intermittent problem!!! main vfo stops RXing and just white
> noise and will not TX. The sub RX still works when this happens.
>
> The radio has been reset many times and no change. The fix is turn
> the radio off and come back in about an hour and it will work fine
> again. could be a few days or few hours before it fails again.
> this is a very CLEAN radio. I have the factory shipping box for it
> and manuals.
> I am selling it AS IS, PARTS RADIO. I am asking $1000.00 plus shipping
>
> I plan to order a new Omni VII on Monday
>
> Paul, WG0G
> wg0g at arrl.net
> 612-747-1244
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I would refurbish or replace the A9 power distribution board, this
sounds very much like the ubiquitous faded electrolytic problem. I
certainly wouldn't trade away my precious Orion for an (compared to the
Orion) inferior Omni VII
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Vy 73 de OZ1PIF/5Q2M, Peter
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