Yes, I have just started using this new feature, but it doesn't seem to affect the reduced audio problem. K7HP seems to have made some reliable measurements confirming substantially reduced audio out
It's interesting to hear the our different impressions regarding the NR on the 1.372 and 2.056 firmware. On my Orion they always seemed to markedly increase the noise rather than reduce it. They beha
I just happened to stumble across this site when looking for info on CD player maintenance. There's information there that's extremely useful for hams. I recommend that you bookmark it for future ref
Beppe, I believe there are two relays on CW. One is the keying relay which operates in synchronization with your code elements. Some people with sensitive hearing can hear that relay. There also must
I have successfully used the Studio One and Heil HM-10 mike with the Orion. However, I recently got a bad audio report with the HM-10 despite the fact that the signal looked clean on my scope. As a r
I had previously reported that I had been discussing my problem with Bob Heil. After discussion with him and some testing this week, I think (hope) the problem is solved. The bottom line here is that
How wide are we talking here? 800 Hz should do it. No? 73, Joe Steve, When you are running stations in a contest, you have to open your filters wide anyway because many callers don't exactly hit your
Rich, I'd like to see a picture. What's the price? 73, Joe Hello all, I've good response on requests for the Orion Expansion Dongle, I'll be making up another batch this week, If any are interested,
I have heard from the previous owner of my 425 that if the final tubes are not securely seated in their sockets, it can cause serious problems similar to what you're describing. If you haven't, you o
Right! Tommy, When someone says up 5, all I do is press the "Up" button and the "5" button on the Orion remote tuning pod. That causes the Orion VFO B to get the VFO A frequency plus 5 khz and the tr
I also bought these split beads from the eBay vendor. Thanks to Alan, I read the useful and informative tutorial provided by K0BG and decided to compare the Ebay ferrites with some others that I had
I'm not sure what the SCAF-1 is, but I have an original SuperScaf filter here that I haven't used since the advent of DSP. I thought it was excellent. It allows you to set both the high and low frequ
I bought a used dual cartridge Heil mike several months ago and it has worked FB. However, lately I received several bad audio reports that seem to be associated with that mike. I attempted to take t
Ken and Don, thanks! I would have never though of it. I'm glad I asked before taking a hatchet to it!!!! 73 and happy holidays. Joe hi Joe the "recessed" screw goes INTO the connector--which then sli
Martin, I was already referred to your page on a previous post. You've done an excellent job. I want to go back and review some of your experiences with the Orion and discuss some questions with you.
Back a couple of months ago, I had received some info from one or two folks who were using DEM transverters with the Orion. Unfortunately, I had multiple HD crashes and lost the info and the IDs of t
It may have e been a private communication. 73, Joe You can search the archives yourself. (Always a good thing to do before asking a question!) Go to http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/TenT
Thanks for your input, Ulrich. I'm also quite pleased with the Orion's performance with the transverter. It seems that there is a minor problem with the power control though. 73 and 55, Joe Hello, I'
I have routinely settled on -15 dB RX EQ setting for all modes. I suspect the fact that my high frequency hearing is going has a lot to do with it. 73, Joe settings. It's not as easy to get to as the
I have been using a DEMI 6M transverter with the Orion. Although I am having a minor problem with it, which may lie in the transverter and not the Orion, it is working quite well. I recently picked u