I agree, it was simple. Had to do mine last week. I do recommend getting a
Torx screwdriver!
Troy, W6HV
-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Elmore
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 4:55 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Cc: John Bescher
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Battery
Replacing the battery is not at all difficult. Unless you have vision
problems or unsteady hands, you should have no trouble.
Replacing the capacitors on the power board is only slightly more difficult.
Again, barring eyesight or steadiness problems, you should be able to
manage. If you've never replaced through-hole circuit board components, get
a friend to help.
Kim N5OP
"People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
On Jan 6, 2016, at 15:40, John Bescher via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
wrote:
My Orion II is experiencing battery backup failure, Ten Tec services
advises sending the transceiver in for repairs, however with all the
warnings about unsettled times at Ten Tec and delayst with service, I'm
tempted to change the battery and maybe the power board by myself.
Mike Chatfield, Can you tell me where your bought the battery and your
advise on self repairs? Did you change out capacitors or power board?
Thanks.....John Bescher, N4DXI
-----Original Message-----
From: Rodney <w3krq@dejazzd.com>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 2:18 pm
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Thanks to this Group and those who helped me
1.2 hours to install a battery I did my orion in 45min-----Original
Message-----
From: Mike Chatfield
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 11:21 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: [TenTec] Thanks to this Group and those who helped me
To all..
I finally had the memory backup battery fail on My Orion II. This
battery lasted over 8 years. Thanks for all the info and help on this
group.
I located a battery for about $9 plus shipping. Install was 1.2 hours
and its working fine.
Thanks to all for all the info and help on this group.
Mike Chatfield
W0BBC
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