Congrats.
Fernando N2FQ/6
n2fq@sbcglobal.net
> On Mar 8, 2017, at 6:07 AM, Rod Greene via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
> wrote:
>
> Just a final quick update. Finished installing the PowerPole connector
> yesterday afternoon and made a new cable that now runs directly to the power
> supply. No flicker or problems and I swear the O2 is working much better. Was
> tedious going through all those little screws and getting it all back
> together. Good to have pictures and notes - can't remember how things go, and
> can't see so well up close anymore - ha! Getting older isn't for the faint.
>
> Thanks for all the help and suggestions. 73, Rod/w7zrc
>
>
> From: Rod Greene via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
> To: Rod Greene <w7zrc@yahoo.com>; denton sprague <denton@oregontrail.net>;
> Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>; Discussion of
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> Cc: Rod Greene <w7zrc@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement
>
> I ordered the little plates to mount the power pole connectors on the back of
> the Orion. Any suggestions on the process of installing the power poles that
> way would be appreciated and for bypassing the fuse.
>
> Thanks again and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>
> From: Rod Greene via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
> To: denton sprague <denton@oregontrail.net>; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Cc: Rod Greene <w7zrc@yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 1:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement
>
> I agree, it looks pretty flimsy, so think I will bypass and use a different
> fuse.
> Thanks and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>
>
> From: denton sprague <denton@oregontrail.net>
> To: Rod Greene <w7zrc@yahoo.com>; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 8:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Power Connector Replacement
>
> take a gander at that little fuse holder while you are in there….kinda puny
> in my observation.
> when I redo my Oroin 1, I will bypass that fuse holder with a big fuse holder
> on a new power cords pigtail.
>> On Mar 1, 2017, at 6:25 AM, Rod Greene via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
>> wrote:
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>>
>>
>>
>> I'm pretty sure I've got the bad power connector problem. Rig intermittently
>> gives a loud "POP" and then reboots. What's the best recommended solution?
>> Solder the power cable directly to the board without the molex connector -
>> or - do the power pole replacement? I'm leaning to the direct wire mod.
>> Suggestions please! Thanks and 73, Rod/w7zrc
>>
>>
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