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From: "waltodc" <dwaltond@attbi.com>
To: <TenTec_Orion@yahoogroups.com>
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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