FS - TenTec 566 Orion II TenTec Model 566 Orion II, (no antenna tuner) mint condition, always covered, always in non-smoking environment. 3 factory installed roofing filters, TT Model 307B, Black Ext
George and Bruce, I am not sure what happened to the e-mails either, but $2,500 for an O II, with the 3 roofing filters, speaker and mike seems close to the price of the two Orion I's currently poste
Has any owner of an Omni VI+ ever had a problem similar to this? (With the RIT off, Identical Side tone and Pass Band Tuning set at zero on both rigs) Switching between my Orion II and Omni VI+ using
Carl, Is that something I can locate and adjust using Chapter 4 of the manual? I guess if I have to ask, the answer is "no".... :) Tom The internal BFO frequency adjustment for LSB is off 250 hertz.
Berry, I set it up as you described below and yes, I can hear a distinct change when I switch from USB to LSB. Do you have any idea where the BFOs are located, which board? Hopefully, Chapter 4 of th
Many Thanks to Carl, Barry and Paul for your very helpful assistance with problem I had with my Omni VI+. I adjusted the setting of C16 on the TX Audio Board and now the Omni is dead on target when c
Just an update - I have been informed by Paul at Ten Tec that even if you are able to adjust C16 on the TX Audio Board, so that the SSB "sounds" correct to your ear, "the SSB signal might not be cent
Thanks for the info Paul. I don't have a GC rig. The Omni is on its way back to TT via Fed Ex. No choice. Tom Tom, "the SSB signal might not be centered in the filter passband causing distortion on t
Ten Tec Model 564 Omni VI+ HF Transceiver with matching Ten Tec Model 961 Deluxe Power Supply w/ built-in speaker. Original manual and Ten Tec Model 705 Electret Microphone. Will ship items in Ten Te
I recently purchased a near mint Omni VI+ and have used it on 40M and 160M without a problem. When I push the button for 80M I can hear what sounds like a relay faintly chattering somewhere near the
Guess you aren't the only one with lower power output than indicated...... Has anyone verified how accurate the actual power out is in reference to what it is set to be? Does a setting of 100 w out e
I have found that my Orion 2 (w/ model 709 TT mike) will drive my linear to a max. output of 300 watts while providing 40 watts of drive. My IC765 (w/ the model SM20 mike) will drive the same linear
Hi Ron, Yes, I tried more drive. There was a little increase in output, but I was approaching the safe limits for the amp as listed in it's manual. Tom Tom Did you try more drive? If so, did the amp
I am using an Ameritron 811H. If I use anymore drive power the linear meter current readings are right near the Red Line areas. Tom What kind of amp are you driving, Tom? If it's a grounded-grid amp,
Hi Jerry, I am using the power reading on my Palstar AT1500 tuner. It's manual doesn't say if it is reading peak or average, but the troubling thing is, the IC765 is able to make that watt meter read
Want to express my thanks to all who offered input on my Orion 2 / 811H loading problem. You all exemplify what this hobby is all about, people offering a helping hand to others you most likely will
Neil, I had a problem at first. I Checked the Device Manager and could see COM 4 listed next to the Serial Port/USB cable driver and I had the TenTec setting set for Com 5. As soon as I changed it, i
Orion II,(566) with three roofing filters, very little use, mint condx. 10 of 10, non-smoking enviornment, pictures available, on air test available, original box, manual, power cord, new TT 709A mik
Another lone voice: I am buying a used ORION II today inspite of the many "problems" with it. Its made in the U.S., I met some of the TenTec people at one of their Hamfests and they seem like nice fo