Well after loading Version 2.063Gx I went back to firmware 1.373b5. After another RAM CLEAR and MASTER RESET guess what. The MON now works as designed? I have no idea what happened BUT I'm happy the
Mike, N4NT, has been kind enough to let me post his document "Power line (and other) Interference" on my website. http://www.ve7tk.com After you enter the site, the button to the article is in the "M
I have had some requests to produce a short video of the LP-PAN and Ten-Tec Orion hardware working together. The link to my first attempt at a video is posted on my website at: http://www.ve7tk.com E
A friend of mine had a similar problem with his Orion. The problem was that the remote and ACC plugs were in the wrong connectors! He switched the 2 plugs and the rig went back to normal. 73, Rick VE
Wow - soliciting user input, this is great news. Thank you! I have tried each release of the Version 2.xxx firmware BUT I continue to go back to 1.373b5. Here's a first cut at my reasons: 1) I find t
First I don't have a W2IHY EQ but I had an earlier version from Julius. It sounds like the headphones are plugged into the EQ? If they are, I believe that is the monitor circuit for making adjustment
Roberto, EB4EQA, has recently done the 9MHz IF modification to a friend's Orion (565). During the modification, he took some detailed photos and has provided some excellent construction hints. I have
The case is an Argo V and the front panel is just re-labeled! Great idea and use of materials. There seem to be lots of vents in the sides of the unit BUT it's interesting that there is no external h
I believe it's a Ten-Tec RX-340 receiver! http://www.tentec.com/index.php?id=21 73, Rick VE7TK Website: http://www.ve7tk.com Hello, What piece of equipment is inside the wood cabinet in the "TenTec h
If you look a t the photo of the rear of the 599 there seems to be a knock-out to the left of the KEY connector. http://cdn.tentec.com/178.jpg Was there a thought of an RJ-45 connector at this locati
The battery is a yellow rectangular module. Info about it is on the wiki: http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=565battreplace The battery is visible in the Orion 565 Version 2 Logic mod. It is in ph
Check out: http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/TenTec/2009-08/msg00024.html It looks like the xtal is NOT used. I know - I asked the same question? 73, Rick VE7TK Website: http://www.ve7tk.com
Great news!!!! Thanks for keeping us all up to date! 73, Rick VE7TK Website: http://www.ve7tk.com -- In order to help keep our customers up to date with what is going on within TenTec, I'm posting th
As has been suggested, the power plug and fuse may be an issue. You and your friend might want to check out: http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/TenTec/2010-10/msg00312.html I did this mod to
The process that I used to fix the 565 was: unplugging I hope it helps. 73, Rick VE7TK Website: http://www.ve7tk.com _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contest
Steve I feel that your question may be somewhat unfair to those who volunteered to do the testing. For obvious reasons, software and firmware Beta testers are often asked to keep the Beta, it's progr
Are you running a serial output from the Orion to the computer? If you disconnect the serial cable and attempt to duplicate the problem is it still there?? If it disappears I'd think it's an RFI prob
Holger I wonder if it might be the power distribution board. The power distribution board is a very simple fix. You replace 3 electrolytic capacitors. You should try and get good quality, low ESR val
I have a Ten-Tec Scout (555) complete with noise blanker, Ten-Tec model 700 hand mic, power cord, original manual, original boxes (for the 555 and mic) and 7 band modules. - Ten-Tec Scout with m
Jim I have not been able to get in touch with you directly? Are you still interested in the Scout? Please contact me of list! ve7tk@yahoo.ca Thanks. 73, Rick VE7TK Website: http://www.ve7tk.com me