[TenTec] Orion II battery replacement

[MadScientist]

I will actually be doing a battery replacement this afternoon (too sore from yesterday’s long ski to go out again today!).

I will collect photos along the way.

I will also post part number of the better (higher mA-hours replacement and also of the tuner battery.

Gary

> On Jan 26, 2018, at 4:29 AM, David Parsons <dgparsons51 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Gary
> 
> I have been following the post and I too have an Orion II with tuner that should have the battery changed. By the sounds of your post it does sound easy to do.
> 
> Might you post the battery numbers and a photo if possible. Is there any precautions you might recommend? Does one loose user preferences when changing the battery?
> 
> I have had mine since 2010 and love the machine and had very few problems. 
> 
> Following these post has provided me with a wealth of knowledge thanks to the generosity of some great hams.
> 
> Thank you
> KB1LUN
> FN54ns
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 7:52 PM, MadScientist <dukeshifi at comcast.net <mailto:dukeshifi at comcast.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> Changing the battery on the Orion 2 is so easy, you certainly can do it yourself.
>> 
>> I can do it and have batteries but you can get them from Digikey or Newark Electronics, about $7.
>> 
>> All you need to do is remove the covers. Then remove the 12 screws that hold the front paned to the chassis. They are black Phillips.
>> 
>> The front panel hinges open and you can then see the bright yellow batter right in front of you.
>> 
>> Pry the old one out with your fingernail and plug the new one in its place.
>> 
>> 
>> It will take you about 20 minutes.
>> 
>> If you need the part number, let me know and I will go downstairs and get it and I can even send you a photo of the battery on the PC board so you know how it look properly installed.
>> 
>> Gary
>> 
>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Robert P. Santella <bobw2pnj at optimum.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> If the O2 has the built in antenna tuner, replace the button battery, I believe 
>>> It's #CR2032 at the same time. 73 Bob W2PNJ.
>>> 
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>>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:36 PM, john brown <n2ydf at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> My Orion II will be turning 5 years old soon. I am wondering if there is anyone out there doing battery replacement and software upgrades other than Ten Tec.  I am currently running 3.029 March 2012. I do not have a problem shipping the radio to Ten Tec, just looking to see if there is someone closer. I am in the Buffalo NY area. TNX, John, N2YDF.
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