I wouldn't consider a Scout because: Old rig and you say you have trouble doing repair work Band modules are a pain to handle/store - also getting harder to find. Old technology Jumps around in frequ
1.373b5 is the last version where the NR actually worked like a squelch. I also like the way the AGC and RF gain interact. I use it all the time now. There is a small instability in that every once i
Have you tried grounding your computer case to the station ground? k4ia Craig "Buck" Fredericksburg, Virginia USA ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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I am out of town away from my Orion so I haven't been able to play with this but I do remember that in earlier 1.3 versions of the software when the radio was first released there was a big discussio
Try again after rebooting your computer. It shouldn't take more than a minute or two to update. Craig Buck 130 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Jerome I use the 2000 model of the same generator. We have run it for 24 hours straight on 3 different Field Days without a single problem. In one case we had 2 stations running with 2 computers and
I have trouble finding things in the Orion manual too. Someone gave me the hint to download the latest manual. It is a PDF file and you can use the FIND command in the Adobe reader to locate things v
You will need to get an original Orion and run an old version of the software 1.373b5 in order to get decent NR out of the DSP. This is a sore point for many Orion owners. k4ia Craig "Buck" Frederick
I remember a thread a long time ago that recommended not using the narrow roofing filters unless it was absolutely necessary. Something about the narrow filters degrading some performance. Don't know
I can vouch for the MicroHam as well but I have not been able to work FSK. Works very well with AFSK and no one call tell the difference. k4ia Craig "Buck" Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
When you say "mobile," do you mean you plan to run it mobile or do you mean "capable of being moved around?" The Scout is getting a little long in the tooth, the plug-in band modules are a pain to ca
I forgot to add - the Scout uses a lot of power, even on receive only. You would have to haul some big batteries. The Argo V is a hog on receive also and draws 7 amps on transmit. The K1 and KX1 are
My suggestion is, if you can buy it for a decent price, buy it, and make up your own mind if it fits your style.... you can always pass it along later. That is very true. Buying a used rig, you can p
Be sure your not transmitting on the wrong VFO - then do a full reset. It is not that big a deal. You will have plenty of practice so get used to it. k4ia Craig "Buck" Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
I assume you mean on receive? Don't turn the NR up too high. Do a reset. Revert to version 1.373b5 of the software. Possible RFI / RF feedback? k4ia Craig "Buck" Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
I know that a static discharge can upset the Orion. Plugging in the headphones may have triggered a little spark. k4ia Craig "Buck" Fredericksburg, Virginia USA
Anyone else have trouble with their power connector? I think the thing is horribly undersized/underrated. I had trouble from the beginning and ditched the wimpy wire that came with the Orion and am u
Pin 1 White Audio In/Sound card line out Pin 2 Shield Pin 3 Black PTT Pin 4 Yellow Audio Out/Sound card line in Pin 5 Red Spare Looking at the jack in the back: 2 is at the bottom 1 is on the right 3