The one to get is neither. Try and find a MK V Field before they are all gone. Just my humble opinion. Al W4ABW _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.c
You are right. MK V Field is a little better. More reliable too. Al _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listi
I just worked ON4UN in the contest at 3736/3854. Simply spectacular audio and John confirmed he is using Orion. WOW ! what beautiful TX sound. Al W4ABW _______________________________________________
Back in 1956 I applied for a job with a major computer company. In my cover letter I wrote, " I have a keen interest in electronics". I got the job and stayed for 34 years........ and the rest of the
Hey Josh, while you're at it, pick me up one too. I'll get it from you at the Huntsville Hamfest next month. 73 Al W4ABW _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@con
While product reviews like those on e-ham are sometimes subjective, I believe, on balance, they do provide a good deal of insight into a radio's behavior over time. Examine the e-ham reviews and see
Jack, if I could get up there ! Anyway, good luck and hope to see you on the band soon. I know you are enjoying the OII. 73 Al W4ABW Raleigh _______________________________________________ TenTec mai
ON4UN has always been a big fan of Orion. I worked him in some contests and he'd pause to tell you how much he liked the Orion if you commented on it. I think most hams knew that he had the Orion and
Just want to make sure before I print the 566 manual out. Is the latest version dated March 2006 ? That seems like a long way back now that its going on Thanksgiving. HI ! 73 and tnx Al W4ABW _______
Ron and Charles, got the manual all ok dated 10-06 and DL it all ok too. Many tnx AL W4ABW _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.conte
I put red dots on all my equipment. Its a superstition for me but I do find that I get more and rare DX with red dot radios. Al W4ABW _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing li
Sure wish there was a Ham Realtor in AL or TN. Al W4ABW ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. _____________________________________
Just a lil thought. If you work a rare new one using the remote set-up on the Omni VII do it count for DXCC ? Al W4ABW ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from A
I use the FT-1000MP and I get RF (I think) into the ADT Security alarm system. It sets off the alarm when its not armed. Any thought on this? Its only troublesome on 40m where I use a dipole that's c
One thing about K3 and/or Orion is both have top drawer management and honest and practical business and technical practices. Both these USA companies can also be relied on for sensible firmware upda
Wow ! and they didn't use the words LIMITED Warranty either. These fellows are almost too good. Its like IBM used to be when the Watson's had the watch. 73 Al W4ABW ** See what's free at http://www.a
If you like a National Park campsite you could try Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is one of my favorite front country campgrounds. Watch out for the bears. The ca
Wow, the attention that TT gives to a problem is outstanding. Can we imagine that the out of country manufactures would ever go this far ? TT, what a fine company ! Al W4ABW ** Get a sneak peek of th
And they test and align the TenTec products. Sounds elementary but recent Yaesu amateur products have been found not to be aligned at all. Score a big plus for TT. I did not understand the part about
I know this is OT for TT but I have had an Alpha 89 shelved for 3-4 years. My thoughts is that it will power up in first class fashion the first time I try it but.....anyone else left an Alpha off fo