[TenTec] orion 2 / encoders

Mon Jan 23 16:48:52 EST 2023

for informational purposes, here's direct link to order the old A9 kit:
https://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=b2c77f6165

On Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 1:45 PM Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've been "out of the loop" for quite a while, but I was involved with
> this years ago.  I believe you have the encoder part number correct:
> https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-PEC11L4225FS0015
>
> This was the original A9 capacitor replacement kit:
> qty 2: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/667-EEU-FR1H101B
> qty 3: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/647-UTT1H100MDD   - no longer
> stocked
> qty 3: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/667-EEU-FR1J471B
> qty 1: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/667-EEU-FR1E101  - no longer
> stocked
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM Bob, W3IDT <w3idt at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Mouser Electronics had (or used to have) an Orion II upgrade kit.
>> It included caps for the A9 power board, the battery, and a bunch of
>> encoders. Can't find a single part number now for the package.
>>
>> But the encoders are p/n 652-PEC11L 4225FS0015 as best I can read the
>> small print.
>>
>> The caps were used by K2KP to update my A9 board, though I seem to have
>> some leftover as well. I have not used the encoders, though my RIT/XIT
>> encoder doesn't work.
>>
>> Bob, w3idt
>>
>> .......
>> . Robert F. Teitel, W3IDT
>> .
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>> ........
>>
>> On 1/22/2023 7:01 PM, dukeshifi wrote:
>> > OK Ralph.
>> >
>> > Still, it’s always good to hear from you.
>> >
>> > 73
>> >
>> > Gary
>> >
>> >> On Jan 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM, Ralph Covington <
>> ralph.covington at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Thanks Gary, but I’ll pass this time. Sorry to have taken up your
>> time. My Orion II and Herc II are fb now. I’m 85 and I think they’ll be
>> okay until I make the long trip.
>> >> vy 73, de Ralph in Reno. 🖖. …_._
>> >>
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>> >> Subject: Re: [TenTec] orion 2
>> >>
>> >> There is a guy on eBay selling some he claims are original. They ar en
>> to but they look to be correct other than the wrong color and brand.
>> >>
>> >> I have some Bournes encoders that are new. I modify them because they
>> come with detents, which you do to want. It takes 5 to 10 minutes each for
>> me to do each so I need to get $15 each for them.
>> >>
>> >> Once you go to the work to remove the encoder board, you might as well
>> replace all of the encoders because it is a lot of work to get this board
>> out. Also, you need a really good solder puller to get the old ones off the
>> board. I generally cut the leads off the old encoders and remove each lead
>> one-at-a-time, then clear the holes with the solder puller. Do NOT tug very
>> hard on the pins, make sure the solder is fully melted or you will pull
>> traces off the board and these are almost impossible to repair.
>> >>
>> >> Let me know if you want mine or go searching for the ones on eBay.
>> >>
>> >> 73
>> >>
>> >> Gary
>> >>
>> >> W0DVN
>> >>
>> >>> On Jan 22, 2023, at 3:31 PM, Peter <prheide at wxs.nl> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> I need some encoders (multi, cut /pbt/bw, main af , sub af , rit/zit)
>> for my TT orion 2.Does anybody know the brand or type and where to get them
>> ?
>> >>> Not all of them are broke, but some spare ........
>> >>>
>> >>> best regards Peter  PD0FGQ
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