Re: [TenTec] Annual review of the Orion

["Bill Rowlett" <kc4atu@hotmail.com>]

That would be nice, but the Pegasus didn't fly because the average Ham has 
to have his front panel,knobes and buttons. They didn't sell like they 
hoped.
I dought that much has changed. I know I would like one.

73,  kc4atu
QRP, doing more with less



> From: "WA3FIY" <wa3fiy@radioadv.com>
> Reply-To: wa3fiy@radioadv.com,Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment 
> <tentec@contesting.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Annual review of the Orion
> Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 11:35:28 -0400
>
> It tells me that maybe Ten Tec should reverse the path they
> followed with the Pegasus and Jupiter and make an "Orion
> NFP" (no front panel) model.  Enhance the remote control
> interface a little bit and have not only the best stand alone
> amateur radio transceiver on the market but also the best
> remote controlled transceiver available.    :-)       Maybe they
> could get the price under $3000.    WOW!  I'd buy!
>
> 73,
>
> -Lee-
> WA3FIY
>
>
>
> On 1 Jun 2005 at 10:51, n4lq wrote:
>
> > One thing I've noticed. Those that use the N4pY software to drive their
> > Orions have a lot less complaints. What does this tell us?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dave Clark <w8do@yahoo.com>
> > To: TenTec@contesting.com
> > Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:13:22 -0700 (PDT)
> > Subject: [TenTec] Annual review of the Orion
> >
> > > Having purchased an Orion, close a year ago,  I'd like to comment that
> > > it still exceeds expectatons.  No clicks, no BCI, no problems with my
> > > Titan amplifier and no shut downs while call DX or engaged in a
> > > contest.  Most everyone I talk with comments on the smooth keying and,
> > > most important it receives signals, on occasion, that neither of my
> > > Icom's hear using the same antenna.  It has crashed once due to RFI
> > > ... a little research of my cables quickly found the problem.  The 
> N4PY
> > > software, along with the remote pod, make operating this radio a real
> > > pleasure.
> > >
> > > The tone that's currently running on this reflector is mostly negative
> > > and not constructive.  I highly recommend that subscribers offer
> > > suggestions and support as opposed to negative grand standing.  We all
> > > can benefit from constructive comments, especially from those who take
> > > the time to communicate in a non-offending manner.
> > >
> > > Dave W8DO  www.nancyanddave.com
> > >
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