What about the 'remote knob'?
Steve Ellington N4LQ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Bourne" <kbourne@earthlink.net>
To: "Ten-Tec Reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 2:28 PM
Subject: [TenTec] ORION Update
> I had an interesting chat with Scott Robbins, W4PA, Ten-Tec's Amateur
> Radio Product Manager, on Friday about the ORION. Scott was gracious
> with his time (in spite of a very heavy schedule), and enhanced my
> already positive impression about Ten-Tec.
>
> Scott answered many questions about the ORION, and I posted the new
> information at http://www.qsl.net/w6hk/orion.htm. (I hope I didn't
> misunderstand anything!) There is some exciting news about all-mode
> squelch, separate audio outputs for each receiver, traditional and
> "profile" (super) memories, optional internal antenna tuner,
> dimensions, etc. Other matters are still being considered, such as
> the display (color vs mono), cabinet construction, etc., which I have
> retained on the Wish List on the above Web site. Portions of the
> ORION are still under development, and Ten-Tec is paying close
> attention to our "wants" wherever possible and practical. I removed
> some items from the Wish List, such as higher-than-100-W RF output
> power and other items that simply will not be incorporated in the
> ORION.
>
> Regarding RF power, the ORION's output will be a ROBUST 100 watts,
> 100% duty cycle, into ANY SWR! A higher output is not possible, due
> to the 13.8 Vdc power supply and choice of output device for optimum
> HF operation. Regarding HF-only operation (no 6 meters), that
> decision was based on the type of transmitter output stage for
> optimum HF operation (a different output device would be more costly,
> and would compromise the overall HF performance). I suspect that
> receiver specs would also have been compromised (and be made more
> costly) by expanding operation to 6 meters. External transverters
> are the best route to take, and Scott indicated that the frequency
> display would be configurable to show the actual transverter
> operating frequency!
>
> Scott made it obvious that Ten-Tec does not want to make compromises
> in the ORION. They want it to be the best amateur HF transceiver in
> the world, regarding specifications, features, and appearance, at a
> reasonable price. I expect they will achieve that goal! They have
> been listening to our requirements (and to Scott's own requirements
> as a champion contester), and have encouraged us to submit our ideas.
> That's great marketing, and gives us the impression that the ORION is
> OUR radio! (By the way, I have no ties whatsoever to Ten-Tec. I am
> simply impressed with the way they do
> business, and admittedly am obsessed with the ORION!)
>
> If you spot any mistakes on the Web site, or if you wish to make
> additions to the Wish List, please let
> me know. I'll keep it updated with any further information that I
> receive. Also, share your ideas on this
> reflector, especially since Scott reads them.
>
> Ken Bourne, W6HK
> http://www.qsl.net/w6hk/orion.htm
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