Thanks to all who responded with suggestions on what to look for.
I have checked the Power Distribution Board, and found that the +5V on JP2
is cycling off & on at the same rate as the xcvr cycling off & on.
Have emailed Ten-Tec Service, and waiting for a reply, probably sometime
after the weekend.
I'm hoping they will send a new Power Distribution Board to replace this
one, but they may still want the xcvr back to look at under warranty. Will
see when I hear back from them.
Tnx & 73,
Tim - N3XX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Heger" <n3xx@charter.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 7:43 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Orion II - Power up problem
I'm having the following problem when I try to power on my Orion II:
After turning on the power switch, the xcvr cycles at about once per
second, continuously from power on to power off for as long as I leave the
power switch turned on.
For a fraction of a second, the alc light and meter light come on then go
back off in sequence with the power cycling. Also, as the lights go on &
off, I can hear the relay operating in my amplifier.
With all cables disconnected from the xcvr except the power cable, the
on/off cycling still happens.
I have measured the pwr supply voltage at 13.9V, and also tried another
power supply known to be good.
I have had the xcvr for less than 1 year, so it's still under warranty,
but trying to avoid sending it back to the factory.
Has anyone on the list had the same problem? Or have an idea what might
be the cause?
Tnx & 73,
Tim - N3XX
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