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ZS5WC

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TEN TEC 565 SNAPHAT Battery mod.
« on: February 15, 2023, 08:14:43 AM »

 :( My Orion 565 does not boot properly at switch on.
I assume its the SNAPHAT battery that has failed.
There is no stock available for this in ZS and all are quoting very long lead times.

Now I was thinking, what If I make a PCB with 4 pins the same dimension as the Snaphat battery, put Quartz watch timebase crystal on one side, and CR2032 battery holder on the other?.
Essentially this is what the snaphat battery contains.. :)

Surely that will work?.
73 de William
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W1RKW

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Re: TEN TEC 565 SNAPHAT Battery mod.
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2023, 12:34:09 PM »

available through Amazon
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Re: TEN TEC 565 SNAPHAT Battery mod.
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2023, 05:28:50 AM »

https://***.youtube.com/watch?v=yvfnhU1g3S4
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ZS5WC

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Re: TEN TEC 565 SNAPHAT Battery mod.
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2023, 09:49:59 AM »

 :)Thanks for replies,
However, you don't get my point.
In the last 10 years all govt. institutions in SA have either collapsed or have gone into the pockets of African Politicians.
We dont have power for hours most days.
I recall Amazon refusing to send to South Africa.
You HAVE to ship the item via courier if by chance they will ship, and it is expensive.
As a long term available and cheaper solution I thought of the PCB with watch crystal and coin cell holder or two.
I checked The Orion Schematics and once again I need PCB overlays, (Which TT refused to give anyone), and on the Main Board with Dragonball CPU, they show an +3v supply and watch crystal.
But I assume these are actually contained in the Snaphat battery assembly.

Anyhow, when I have a chance, will try the clock crystal and CR2032 coin cell holder , im sure it will work.
In meantime, Ive had to order the SNAPHAT battery from a 3rd party importing company at a price, but at least it should get here.
All local Electronic Suppliers keep minimum stock, and bring in when needed, but since Covid.. Everyone notice the lead times on basic components?.
The Electronic world is in turmoil.

73 De William
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ZS5WC

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Re: TEN TEC 565 SNAPHAT Battery mod.
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2023, 11:19:44 PM »

Just some feedback, Managed to order the Snaphat battery via an 3rd party importing company, and it has arrived at my QTH. (cost way more than it should have, but, alas beggars in Africa cant be choosers..) ;)
Will let you know If my beloved Orion fires up again, might give me the excuse the check the face pcb for dry joints and reseat ribbon cables..
Just one of those routine maintenance jobs needed on the Orion.

73 de William
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Re: TEN TEC 565 SNAPHAT Battery mod.
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2023, 11:20:53 PM »

 :)Forgot to say I get home in a month-long time to wait.. :'(
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