It's a problem with most every radio these days. I still keep my
TS-520S around for the day when nothing else works.
73 Martin AA6E
On 7/25/05, K4IA@aol.com <K4IA@aol.com> wrote:
> Incredible, - for want of a $9 part a $4000+ radio becomes obsolete and
> maybe even un-repairable!
>
> In this case, there has already been a post (from TT?) pointing out the "no
> longer recommended" message on the O2 Dragonball is misleading. This
> particular part number is being phased out in favor on a new one of the same
> design
> that does not contain lead solder - a capitulation to the Europeans who have
> banned lead. But for Orion 1 owners, it is a real problem if the O1
> Dragonball is no longer available. If I wanted to "mothball" a processor
> for future
> repair of my Orion, should I get one and will TT reprogram it for me?
> Seriously for $9, I just might want to buy one and stick it in the drawer-
> it isn't
> costs about the same as a tube. Anyone know where and what part # to order?
>
> Clearly one answer is to separate the computer from the radio so the
> computer (which we expect to upgrade) can be upgraded separately and the radio
> remains intact. Sooner or later, even the super-dooper brand new Dragonball
> will
> be obsolete and O2 owners will face the same dilemma all over again.
>
> k4ia
> Craig "Buck"
> Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
>
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