i gave up on Vista totally. i could not run much of the ham radio software properly, ie LOGic8 and MixW. i reinstalled XP and threw the copy of Vista in the trash. Win7 would run the above software p
you don't need an interface. i have run my Orions since day one without anything but the standard cables supplied with the radios. i did have to adapt the cable ends from RCA to 1/8 inch to fit the a
USB to serial cables work great to read the Orion. i am using one in Win7 to communicate with the radio from LOGic8. the two that i bought work fine, both came from LOGic. they have no brand label on
Xlog in Ubuntu 10.04 is one of the programs one can install with Synaptic in a few moments and it runs great right off the bat. one can use it stand alone or with radio connections to most any radio
Are you running Windows? in that OS my choice is not free LOGic8 a superior program and will read your radio, etc. Dennis is a super help when you need help. Dennis is the writer of LOGic. In Linux X
to connect your Orion to your computer, either you need to have a serial port or a USB to serial adapter. my Orions work well with either arrangement in Windows. Ubuntu 9.10 does not know what a USB
the best CW send receive program for Windows is MixW2 beyond doubt. i have tried everything i can find and there is nothing better. fldigi is great for Linux. jack ak7o
nothing beats the ear for copy! MixW is free for a trial and i have found it the only one that i really like--format, works with my logging program LOGic8 and does copy well up to about 50 wpm. you h
i don't know if my Orions have RIT/XIT as i use the second VFO for that function. jack ak7o "...I just started having a problem with the Orion RIT/XIT. This unit is about 6 yearrs old and always work
i have had two original Orions, no modifications, running 1.373b3 and 1.373b5 firmware, all filter positions filled. i have had no problems with either in regard to odd noises, inability to operate,
thank you Onno! jack ak7o Greetings, Perhaps of use for other Orion operators. We have finished developing & testing a small windows program (tested on XP, Vista and 7) which allows very quick adjust
http://www.w5yi.org/page.php?id=87 i gave W5YI the chore of renewing my ticket last go round. cost me $5 but did not have to do anything but pay them the money for license plus the $5 they charged. e
i have used MixW with the cables supplied with the Orion to my satisfaction. so far 49 of 50 states confirmed. no boxes between my Orion and computer. CW works great with either MixW in Windows XP or
NO box necessary for the Orion to communicate with computer. it works great with the cable supplied plus some changes from RCA to 1/8" stereo jacks to talk to the sound card in my computer. LOGic8 in
i have been using LOGic8 in Windows and xlog in Ubuntu. neither needs an address. both read the Orion. 57000 baud, etc are the important info along with a serial port assignment. if you don't have a