Jim,
My accessory jack is an 8 pin also. But the 5 pin plug does in fact plug
into it. Just line it up properly and it goes right in.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Reid" <jimr.reid@verizon.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 9:57 PM
Subject: [TenTec] An Orion Oops??
> Hi,
>
> Am just into my second day now with the Orion. Today
> was the day to hook up the rig to the computer/soundcard
> to begin experimenting with the digital modes.
>
> Two little issues:
>
> 1. So, fetched the five pin DIN connector from the accessory
> pack which came with the Orion. Went around back to
> make the connections and..............what!??
>
> The AUX I/O socket is an 8 pin DIN receptacle, exactly the same
> as the one just below into which my remote tune knob
> is connected! I couldn't believe my eyes; got a flashlight
> to check again (as my eyes aren't that good anyway).
> Sure enough 8 pins, not 5. And the supplied cable would
> not plug in.
>
> So there goes the experiments with digital modes for now.
>
> My Orion is S/N 10C10512, and it definitely is equipped with
> a different DIN socket than that described in the manual for
> the AUX I/O and that of the DIN connector supplied cable.
>
> 2. When I push the TUNE button, all does as it should; BUT,
> upon releasing the TUNE, the rig goes "blank", that is no rcv,
> Must turn the power off, then back on, and all is well again.
> Guess I will avoid using TUNE until I learn what this is about.
>
> Otherwise, the rig is fantastic. Have used it both SSB and CW,
> lots to report, particularly vs. my RX-340, but this is not
> the note in which to do that. Anyway, only few hours of
> use so far.
>
> 73, Jim KH7M
>
>
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