[TenTec] Replacement small encoders for Orion, Orion 2

[Barry N1EU]

I seem to remember that slow, careful turning of the encoder knobs would
actually allow single stepping between the detent steps.  Is that not the
case?

Barry N1EU

On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 9:41 PM, MadScientist1948 <dukeshifi at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Some posting recently have given a Bourns part number for replacement
> encoders for Orion series radios.
>
> These are really good encoders, are a perfect fit, have a nice step feel
> that stays in position.
>
> They have one fault - they double step, due to the step nature of the
> devices.
>
> Tis is only important on the “Multi” encoder because you can’t set, for
> example, the noise reduction to all possible settings.
>
> Instead of going “1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc.” they go "1, 3, 5 etc.”
>
> I have managed a fix for these encoders and thus have eliminated this
> fault for the “Multi” encoder.
>
> This is a very careful mechanical fix wherein I disassemble the encoder,
> peel out the spring that enables the stepwise action, and carefully
> reassemble the encoders.
>
> They now work perfectly.
>
> You can either do them yourself or send them to me for $10 each (plus
> shipping) and I will do them for you.
>
> Gary
>
> W0DVN
>
> PS: I have gotten the t time to change all 6 encoders down to about 3
> hours including eating so I would do your radio if needed for $200
> including encoders (plus shipping).
>
>
>
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