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[TenTec] Fw: [TenTec_Orion] Orion at HamCom (Arlington Texas)

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Subject: [TenTec] Fw: [TenTec_Orion] Orion at HamCom (Arlington Texas)
From: jimr.reid@verizon.net (Jim Reid)
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2002 18:06:21 -1000
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Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 2:58 PM
Subject: [TenTec_Orion] Orion at HamCom (Arlington Texas)


> Hello All, I saw the Orion and spent some time with Scott. He says 
> that the hardware is stable and that the pacing item is the 
> Software. I twiddled the knobs & turned the dials for about 30 
> minuets. The layout is fine, nothing was hard to reach or awkward 
> (for right hand knob turning). The display will be Mono (heavy sigh) 
> but it was bright and crisp, I don't think it will be tiring on long 
> operating runs. The power out in data Modes 100% for 20 Min (100% No 
> Limit with the optional fan). It will use the same/similar optional 
> filters as the Omni series.
> 
> 4 prototypes have been assembled and 6 more are in the works. Time 
> frame  is still September/October.
> 
> I have a preliminary Data Sheet but no scanner. I will try to answer 
> questions from the sheet (if it is there).
> 
> Bottom Line: I will purchase one when they become available 
> (understand I am CHEEP).
> 
> 73' N5UF (Dennis)




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