Re: [TenTec] Orion II

[Martin Kratoska <marcom@centrum.cz>]

Here are some (probably stupid) Orion II thoughts:

I can hardly employ the 6 or even 20 kHz wide filter so i wonder if T-T 
can supply the Orion II with the 600 Hz and 1.8 kHz filters instead 
(however the scope seems meaningless for me :-) as standard. The 8 pin 
mic receptacle and programmable line output seems to be a marketing 
trick (oriented to a 'modern ham') rather than an improvement. This 
applies also to the color display in particular. Any processor would be 
never 'overpowered' and if the Dragonball seems to be cumbersome the 
better way would be another brand. I would appreciate a high-speed QSK 
(>50 wpm) and PIN diode T/R switching instead a clumsy relay. Finally, 
an alu die-cast chassis (instead of screwed metal sheets) would sure 
improve the RF-tightness and stability. Is it too much to ask?
73,
Martin, OK1RR