[TenTec] Orion II battery replacement

Bernie Skoch k5xs at aol.com
Fri Jan 26 11:10:29 EST 2018


You're right.  My error.  Thanks.  

They both are visible from the same view when you remove the case and drop the front panel.

> On Jan 26, 2018, at 11:07, MadScientist <dukeshifi at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Actually the 2032 tuner backup battery is on the tuner board, not the CPU board where the memory backup is located.
> 
> Photos coming to those who want them since I can’t post them to the reflector.
> 
> Gary
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 26, 2018, at 9:12 AM, Bernie Skoch via TenTec <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
>> 
>> It is on the same circuit board as the memory.  Very easy to identify.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Cc: john brown <n2ydf at hotmail.com>
>> Sent: Fri, Jan 26, 2018 9:51 am
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II battery replacement
>> 
>> Where is the battery in the tuner?
>> 
>> Kim N5OP
>> 
>> "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
>> 
>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 18:51, MadScientist <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.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>> 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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