Ron:
We're aware of the concerns about firmware. We discuss these items
often - it was the first topic of conversation when I came in to work
this morning. The only specific comment I'd make now on the 4 items
below is that #4 is the design of the Orion and Orion II - the receivers
are not phase-locked together. There is no firmware change available to
alter this.
Rob Sherwood has been talking back and forth with us often about the
direction of the Orion and we provided some alternate beta firmware for
him to use per his suggestions.
Scott Robbins
W4PA
Ron Castro wrote:
The big issues that still need to be addressed are:
1). Auto and Manual notch not in AGC loop. Specs on the TT
website
specifically says it is in the loop.
2). Better noise reduction scheme.
3). Crazy S-meter. (I know that 15 MHz WWV can't possibly be S9+60
dB
with the preamp off near San Francisco! That's 50,000 uV or 50 mV. Same
readings on hams with inverted V's and 500 Watts 200 miles away on 75
meters)
4). Fix offset between main and sub receivers when set to same
frequency. Offset calibration in menu needed as well one to allow
'zeroing'
on WWV.
Is TT working on the AGC as mentioned by Bob Sherwood? Adjustable attack
time would fix the problem he mentioned.
Ron N6AHA
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