Chapter 1 - Your New Orion; Orion -The Next Step In Ten-Tec Innovation; Unpacking Your New Orion; Connecting A Power Supply - Ten-Tec Orion 565 Manual

Chapter 1 – YOUR NEW ORION
ORION –THE NEXT STEP IN TEN-TEC
INNOVATION
The Ten-Tec ORION represents the most
innovative HF transceiver ever created for
amateur radio use.
Our aim in designing and producing this
radio was to meet the demands of
increasingly intense competition in DX and
contesting, while adding many non-
performance related features that the active
ham can also appreciate. The features and
performance ORION brings to ham radio will
enhance HF radio contacts of all sorts, while
opening new possibilities for amateur radio
operation. ORION offers world-class
reception and transmission of CW, SSB,
digital modes, FM, and AM on all 10 HF
amateur bands, plus excellent general
coverage reception via the second (sub)
receiver from 100 kHz to 30 MHz.

UNPACKING YOUR NEW ORION

Examine ORION for signs of shipping
damage. Should any damage be apparent,
notify the delivering carrier immediately,
stating the full extent of the damage.
Retain all damaged cartons. Liability for
shipping damage rests with the carrier. We
recommend that you keep the carton and
fillers in the event that storage, moving, or
shipment becomes necessary.
The following hardware and accessories
come standard with your ORION. Make
sure that you have not overlooked anything.
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Part #74279
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1 #27074
1 #35003
1 #35057
1 #35163
1 #35165
2 #41020
6 ft #46159
1 #35013
1 #35331
15 #41068
1 #38040
1 #38088
1 38313
1 #46176
1 #74020
1 #74279
1 #86095
Figure 1-1 ORION Packing Kit

CONNECTING A POWER SUPPLY

The ORION transceiver requires a source of
well-filtered and regulated DC voltage. The
supply voltage can range from +12.8 to
+15.0 Vdc but +13.8 Vdc is the optimum
value. The voltage source must be capable
of supplying 22 amperes continuous duty.
We recommend using the included DC
power cable (P/N 86095). We have also
included spare connector pins (P/N 41020)
and a spare 2 pin power connector shell
(P/N 35165) for building your own cable.
The power supply plug will attach in only
one direction to the polarized two-pin DC
connector on ORION's rear panel. Use no
less than #14 gauge (#12 recommended)
stranded wires for three-foot long
connections to accommodate the required
current demand during transmit. Use
heavier gauge wire for longer power supply
leads.
September 2003
Part # Description
Mini-ATC Blade
Fuse, 25 Amp.
Phono Plug
4-pin Microphone
Connector
1/8 in. Stereo Plug
2-pin Power
Connector Shell
Female Power Pins
Wire, Red & Blk,
#12
Phone Plug, 3-
circuit
Shell, Band Data
Plug
Band Data Plug
Pins
.050 Hex Wrench
.062 Hex Wrench
T10 Torx Wrench
Accessory Cable.
5-pin DIN to Phono
F.
Warranty Card
User's Manual
DC Power Cord
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