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Re: [TenTec] Orion II battery replacement

To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II battery replacement
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:18:37 +0000
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565/566 battery replacement info at
http://tentecwiki.eqth.net/doku.php?id=565battery

73, Barry N1EU

On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM, Bernie Skoch via TenTec <
tentec@contesting.com> wrote:

> You're right.  My error.  Thanks.
>
> They both are visible from the same view when you remove the case and drop
> the front panel.
>
> > On Jan 26, 2018, at 11:07, MadScientist <dukeshifi@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Actually the 2032 tuner backup battery is on the tuner board, not the
> CPU board where the memory backup is located.
> >
> > Photos coming to those who want them since I can’t post them to the
> reflector.
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jan 26, 2018, at 9:12 AM, Bernie Skoch via TenTec <
> tentec@contesting.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> It is on the same circuit board as the memory.  Very easy to identify.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>
> >> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> >> Cc: john brown <n2ydf@hotmail.com>
> >> Sent: Fri, Jan 26, 2018 9:51 am
> >> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II battery replacement
> >>
> >> Where is the battery in the tuner?
> >>
> >> Kim N5OP
> >>
> >> "People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as
> the music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> >>
> >>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 18:51, MadScientist <dukeshifi@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Changing the battery on the Orion 2 is so easy, you certainly can do
> it yourself.
> >>>
> >>> I can do it and have batteries but you can get them from Digikey or
> Newark Electronics, about $7.
> >>>
> >>> All you need to do is remove the covers. Then remove the 12 screws
> that hold the front paned to the chassis. They are black Phillips.
> >>>
> >>> The front panel hinges open and you can then see the bright yellow
> batter right in front of you.
> >>>
> >>> Pry the old one out with your fingernail and plug the new one in its
> place.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> It will take you about 20 minutes.
> >>>
> >>> If you need the part number, let me know and I will go downstairs and
> get it and I can even send you a photo of the battery on the PC board so
> you know how it look properly installed.
> >>>
> >>> Gary
> >>>
> >>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Robert P. Santella <
> bobw2pnj@optimum.net> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> If the O2 has the built in antenna tuner, replace the button battery,
> I believe
> >>>> It's #CR2032 at the same time. 73 Bob W2PNJ.
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my iPad
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Jan 25, 2018, at 12:36 PM, john brown <n2ydf@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My Orion II will be turning 5 years old soon. I am wondering if
> there is anyone out there doing battery replacement and software upgrades
> other than Ten Tec.  I am currently running 3.029 March 2012. I do not have
> a problem shipping the radio to Ten Tec, just looking to see if there is
> someone closer. I am in the Buffalo NY area. TNX, John, N2YDF.
> >>>>> Sent from my iPad
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