OK Bernard....'sell your radio' is often suggested, but it does not solve
the problem(s).
I have never said I do not like the Orion, as it is a good radio. The 'some
day it will work' is getting to be a stretch after 18 months of ownership. I
was pretty much spoiled in 1992 when I purchased an Omni 6 and Titan 425
amplifier that has numerous thousands of hours of extremely satisfactory
performance under the conditions that I operate a ham station. That is
running QRO chasing DX, running in about every CW contest I have time to
enter, plain ole rag chewing at normal CW speeds, and plain ole rag chewing
at high CW speeds, and dabbling in each of the new digital modes as time
permits. 'Satisfactory performance' really does not do justice to that set
up because over those years I purchased both Yaesu and Icom rigs and did A/B
testing, with the intention of keeping the radio that best suited me. I
still have my Omni 6 and Titan 425! I also have had more fun and enjoyment
with that set up than any other combination of setup's I've ever had in my
53 years of operating CW.
And that is why when Ten Tec announced the Orion and the Titan 3 amplifier,
I had absolutely no qualms about purchasing these new products. I also
expected these new products to perform equally satisfactory to what I
previously purchased. And they DO, with the exception of the firmware.
During the 18 months of Orion ownership, I have had only one hardware
failure, which is darned good for a new production unit. The rest of the
problems I have had are both solved and generated by the firmware.
Tom - W4BQF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernard(wtrone)" <wtrone@comcast.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] rcvr/no audio
> Tom:
>
> My post was not intended to be "flip" or "flame" your prior
> comments. You are obviously not happy with the radio. This is a hobby
and
> you should have fun with your equipment which obviously you are not. I
only
> see a couple of solutions:
>
> A. Sell the radio and get something that suits you better (no,
I
> don't think that you will get new price for a used radio).
>
> or
>
> B. Call the TenTec service department and resolve your
problems/
> issues, one by one, starting at the top of your list.
>
> I have noticed several folks have placed ads for Orions on this
> reflector (both to buy and sell) with good results. I'll say it again,
this
> is only a hobby. ENJOY IT!
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Bernard, WA4OEJ
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tommy" <aldermant@alltel.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] rcvr/no audio
>
>
> > Great and often repeated reply Bernard. Send me a cashiers check for
only
> > $3800.00 and I'll ship the Orion to you. Otherwise your suggestions are
> not
> > helpful.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Tom - W4BQF
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bernard(wtrone)" <wtrone@comcast.net>
> > To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 7:12 AM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] rcvr/no audio
> >
> >
> > > Tommy:
> > >
> > > When was the last time that you bought a HF rig that met all
the
> > > stated specs? I strongly suspect that the REAL answer is never.
> However,
> > > for your personal operating pleasure, the specs that were not met were
> > most
> > > probably transparent to you.
> > >
> > > If you are so unhappy with the Orion, I would suggest that you
> > sell
> > > it and move on. After all, this is a hobby where you should get
> enjoyment
> > > from your operation.
> > >
> > > Just one man's opinion.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > >
> > > Bernard, WA4OEJ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tommy" <aldermant@alltel.net>
> > > To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 11:35 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [TenTec] rcvr/no audio
> > >
> > >
> > > > OK Toby,
> > > >
> > > > This is not personal. But I guess I can't understand or accept the
> terms
> > > > 'hopefully' - 'is getting better' - 'committed to making'. I'm not
> > > wealthy,
> > > > therefore when I buy into the marketing of a product and pay my very
> > hard
> > > > earned nickles to purchase that product, I rightfully have the
> > expectation
> > > > that the product will perform when I purchase it and not 'in
> > time,...they
> > > > will reach their goal'.
> > > >
> > > > The subject irritates me to where I'm trying extremely hard to not
> > discuss
> > > > it publically any longer. Sometimes that does not work.
> > > >
> > > > Tom - W4BQF
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Toby Pennington" <toby423@earthlink.net>
> > > > To: "Ten Tec List" <tentec@contesting.com>
> > > > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 11:25 PM
> > > > Subject: [TenTec] rcvr/no audio
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Tommy,
> > > >
> > > > I agree there are some issues left to be fixed, but I operate my
> Orion
> > > > every day on SSB and CW with no problems in everyday operation. I
> also
> > > > agree that the Orion is getting better with each update, and
> hopefully
> > > the
> > > > rig will be great for every kind of operating that any ham would
> desire
> > to
> > > > engage in.
> > > >
> > > > It would have been wonderful if the Orion had been released with
> > > everything
> > > > perfect about 18 months ago. However, it is getting better with each
> > > update,
> > > > and I hope eventually your Orion will work the way you would like it
> to.
> > > For
> > > > my style of operating, the Orion is already working just fine. I
> have
> > no
> > > > complaints at this time.
> > > >
> > > > I believe Ten- Tec is committed to making this rig the best it can
> > > > be......and in time, I think they will reach their goal!
> > > >
> > > > Toby W4CAK
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