[TenTec] Orion Display

[lstoskopf at cox.net]

Replying for the record.  Display works well, just dimmer than my previous unit (which was took a power surge).  Do you have details on the "illuminator"?  Something I can search for.  Thanks,   N0UU


> From: Dukes HiFi <dukeshifi at comcast.net>
 
> What is wrong with your display? Is it not working at all, does it have bad pixels or is it just dim?
> 
> So far as I know, no replacement is available.
> 
> However, if your illuminator is just weak and dim, I have a solution.
> 
> That involves replacing the LED illuminator in the display assembly.
> 
> I have done this a few times, both on Orion?s and on IC-756 series radios. it takes bout 2  hours of your time and about $90 in parts. 
> 
> If you do some searching, the parts can be had for about $20 or so.