Re: [TenTec] Orion

["Tommy" <aldermant@alltel.net>]

Benard,

Since the problems are firmware related, then 100% of the Orions 
that are kept updated, have the problem. The fact that you have "NO" 
problems, speaks for itself.
Tom - W4BQF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bernard(wtrone)" <wtrone@comcast.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion


>    I really wonder what percentage of Orion's have these problems? 
> I have
> had mine since March of last year and have had NO problems with 
> it.  It
> works just like it should.
>
>    However, I don't jump and download each software revision as it 
> is
> released.  I wait a month or so before I try it.  That way I can 
> decide if I
> want it and judge what the difficulty with it may be.  I do the 
> same thing
> with upgrades from Microsoft.
>
>    It would be interesting to know how many Orions there are 
> versus how
> many IC-7800s!  I don't know about the rest of you, but I heard 
> about a few
> problems that were discussed on the ICOM reflector.  I don't care 
> who makes
> it, you are not going to have a "perfect" software defined radio. 
> Just wait
> until the new Yaesu radio hits the street!
>
>    Just one man's opinion.
>
>        73,
>
>
>        Bernard, WA4OEJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <KD7EFQ@aol.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 5:49 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion
>
>
> > Quote: "I'm really curious... which ham radio manufacturer out 
> > there right
> > now,
> > offers the best firmware support?"
> >
> >
> >  I hate to say this, but the IC-7800 is now on it's 3rd or 4th 
> > update that
> > I've heard of, with no complaints yet that I've read anywhere.
> >
> >  It's really disconcerting to see a topic like last month titled 
> > "Orion
> > Flawless", and then as soon as a new firmware issue is released, 
> > all the
> problems
> > seem to start all over again.
> >
> > My new rig purchase comparison now has another mark in the 
> > IC756ProIII
> > column. 73.
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