We can't know for sure unless someone comments from TT, but I assume that the Orion software is built using a commercial software framework or set of libraries that cannot legally be copied, and whic
Seriously, I wouldn't expect help from TT, but it could be done by a very motivated ham. The thing is, someone with those skills would have lots easier ways of getting a powerhouse SDR rig. Buying a
Of course the Orion CPU is a board that could be swapped for another board, but I wouldn't expect TT to offer it. With engineering costs and limited demand, they'd probably have to charge as much for
USB is the normal mode. I recommend using the AUX audio input - rear connector. Most sound cards will work fine for digimodes. Good luck! 73 Martin AA6E -- Dr. Martin S. Ewing, AA6E Member IEEE, URSI
My ears fail miserably with bad sending, too! Even with electronic keyers, people often don't get the character/word spacing right or confuse "B" and "6" etc., and that throws off any software that d
What's wrong with setting the "power" level to 40 +/- as I do if I need reduced drive? I understand the CPU adjusts the peak level proportionately. The ALC light still lights. Martin -- Dr. Martin S.
I received the following from Paul at TenTec in July '08. I manipulated the J8 connector (straightened the pins and sanded them a bit - even though I could see nothing wrong). That seems to have cure
Yes, high temperatures are fairly normal. Some users have worried that that might be a problem -- cooking some of the components prematurely. Installing an internal fan can help even things out quite
I wish him the best, of course. Just wondering what the business case is for taking on that portfolio of century old key designs? It's not exactly a growth market. Maybe there's something going on in
Yes, internal keyer only. I just verified that. Funny things happen if you record with SP=off (int. keyer disabled). 73 & happy festivities! Martin AA6E -- Dr. Martin S. Ewing, AA6E Member IEEE, URSI
Lin, I'm all in favor of a higher stability oscillator. Don't know if my enthusiasm stretches to $135, though! A couple of features I would be interested in for the oscillator: 1. Electrical trimming
It's good that TT reads the list. It would be better if they would actively contribute to discussions. That means being more open about their resources, product plans, staffing, etc., and that may be
Elecraft and FlexRadio seem to do informal Internet communications better than TT. I don't expect to see their financials, but a two-way discussion of the technology, firmware issues, etc. 73 Martin
I'd say there is a business reason to keep firmware development going. They are still selling Orion IIs, and there is a brisk (?) secondary market in Orion Is and IIs. Sales are supported partly by t
I agree with others that the most likely cause is magnetic pickup or AC grounding problems, but there could be another source. I have found that I get fan noise from the power supply coupling into th
All opinions are "warped" (except mine). Put the boxes where they work for you! I want my PS somewhere where I can see the pilot light and switch it on and off. And I use it as a tiny bulletin board
That's an interesting K3 review, but I don't see what it has to do with the Orion or any Ten-Tec product. He spends most of his ink taking down the memory and scanning features (non-features) of the
My 565AT is developing an unpleasant operating mode, where the main Rx output stops. This is on 40 CW, for example, but probably on other modes/bands also. If I fiddle with the VFO, I can bring it al