[TenTec] Start up issue with Orion 2

[GARY Follett]

No question, do the A9 board recap.

I have fixed dozens of Orions with this simple fix.

Gary
W0DVN


> On June 7, 2020 at 9:17 PM Bernie Skoch via TenTec <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Barry,
> I think your diagnosis is correct based on what you posted.  It's consistent with the symptoms I experienced (and remedied with the A9 board fix).
> (I assume you have verified that the rig is connected to a good source of 13.8VDC.)
> Keep us posted.
> Bernie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Simpson <vk2bj at optusnet.com.au>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 7, 2020 8:55 pm
> Subject: [TenTec] Start up issue with Orion 2
> 
> Within the last few days, my O2 has had audio issues when first switched on.
> 
> What happens is that a low level of continuous clicking occurs either from
> the headphones or loudspeaker, whichever is connected. The rig may then
> boot up normally after a few seconds or it might not.
> 
> Switching it off and on again seems to overcome the problem.
> 
> I am guessing that the issue might be the power board capacitor problem.
> 
> I do have a full set of new capacitors ready to install but before I
> undertake the surgery, I wonder if anyone can either confirm my diagnosis
> or suggest that something else might be the cause.
> 
> Thanks in advance and 73
> 
> Barry Simpson  VK2BJ
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