[TenTec] Orion II Cold Start Problem

[Duane Calvin]

Has the battery been replaced yet?

Duane Calvin
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> On Jun 7, 2015, at 5:01 AM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I would start by replacing capacitors on the power distribution board:
> http://tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=565pwrdistfail
> 
> 73, Barry N1EU
> 
>> On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 5:48 AM, Byron Peebles <NZ3O at arrl.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I have a problem with an Orion II when first powered on.
>> 
>> The unit begins to come up:
>>    1. Screen comes on, displays TT Logo, Firmware Revisions and so on.
>>    2. As the unit completes that boot, the S-Meter lights and the screen
>> goes out.
>>    3. With the screen out, there is nothing lit on the front panel.  No
>> selection lights at all.
>>    4. If the screen stays lit, the lights are lit, but the main receiver
>> seems muted.
>>    5. With the main receiver muted, there is no transmit capability
>> through either VFO.
>>    6. I can hear on the sub-receiver (standard sub, not optional sub) but
>> not transmit on it.
>> 
>> Is this a problem that will involve the factory?
>> 
>> TIA es 73, Byron
>> 
>> PS. Did Master Rest, Memory Clear, Firmware Update, Rinse and Repeat.
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