Check and see if you might have the sub-receive AF gain cracked open a
little. I often have had excess noise and find my sub receive AF gain is
barely cracked open.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chortek, Robert L" <robert.chortek@berliner.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ocean noise
> O II which arrived yesterday!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Toby Pennington [mailto:toby423@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Sat Feb 11 11:10:59 2006
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ocean noise
>
> Must have missed which rig you are talking about... the Orion or the Orion
> 2?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chortek, Robert L" <robert.chortek@berliner.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 1:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ocean noise
>
>
> > No,
> >
> > I have heard you need to reduce the gain but when you put both rigs side
> by side with no antenna the Orion has much moee internal noise. I think
it
> is just a fact of life.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Bob. AA6VB
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: RM [mailto:royalct@inr.net]
> > Sent: Sat Feb 11 10:31:26 2006
> > To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ocean noise
> >
> > Any chance the Noise Reduction (NR) is active?
> >
> >
> > Ron, NU1U
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> > On Behalf Of Chortek, Robert L
> > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 13:19
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ocean noise
> >
> > I have the same issue. Much more noise than my FT1000D.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Thomas Tow [mailto:ttow1@charter.net]
> > Sent: Sat Feb 11 09:30:15 2006
> > To: tentec@contesting.com
> > Subject: [TenTec] Ocean noise
> >
> > Turning down the rf gain was the first thing I tried. Down to
> 50-60%..still
> > a LOT more noise than should be and much more than the MK 5. I still
> suspect
> > it is some setting but I have not had the time to mess with it. Probably
> > won't for several days so after my next bout with it, if I find it I
will
> > report. To those who requested the updates, I will get to those also.
73,
> > Tommy WD4K
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > Today's Topics:
> >
> > 1. Re: Now UPS Strikes Again (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
> > 2. Re: Ten Tec User Net Activity (John Nason / NA9U)
> > 3. Re: Now UPS Strikes Again (Lew)
> > 4. hearing the ocean (Bill Tippett)
> > 5. WTB- Accessories for 540 (Danny Shaver)
> > 6. Re: Ten Tec User Net Activity (Martin, AA6E)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:49:42 -0600
> > From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Message-ID: <001601c62f12$0272c2b0$c1b34ace@FAMILY>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; reply-type=original; charset=iso-8859-1;
> > format=flowed
> >
> > Yes, but how does one protect from puncture through two boxes, the
outside
> > one & inside one, puncture through two layers of 2" thick rigid foam and
> > thus leaving dents 1/4" deep and scratches on the equipment?
> >
> > No drop involved.
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K4TAX
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Lew" <ljl160@verizon.net>
> > To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> >
> >
> > >I learned that packing for UPS must withstand a good 6 foot drop at
> > >minimum
> > > I live near a main UPS drop off and I've seen just from the counter to
> the
> > > back room what happens. DHL is my new mode of shipping- its been very
> good
> > > so far. K1NDV
> > >
> > > -------Original Message-------
> > >
> > > From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX
> > > Date: 02/10/06 23:11:52
> > > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > > Subject: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> > >
> > > UPS is an absolute pain in the behind company to do business with. I
> too
> > > received a package via UPS in October. It was a "drop and run" job
thus
> > > no
> > > signature. Damaged to such extent the outside of the box was torn,
the
> > > inside packing was damaged, the inside box was torn and the inside
> packing
> > > damaged as well as the radio equipment. Filed a claim with UPS, then
> they
> > > said it had to go back through the shipping agent and they'd have to
> make
> > > a
> > > claim. Then they said the damage was due to inadequate packing. Come
> on
> > > folks, it doesn't take a high school drop-out to figure that one out.
> > > Well
> > > what would one expect? I guess if it were in a iron box it might have
> > > made
> > > it. Oh well the story continues.
> > >
> > > Well all was done as they requested. Pictures made and sent as
> requested.
> > > Package delivered to the local UPS office as requested. On and On and
> On
> > > and On. Finally, I figured that their tactic was to stall and stall
and
> > > stall and perhaps I'd just go away. Well I didn't. I persisted in
> being
> > > a
> > > thorn in their behind day after day after day. Finally, after 4
months
> I
> > > got a check but only after they got a letter from my attorney and then
a
> > > summons to appear in local court.
> > >
> > > 73
> > > Bob, K4TAX
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 06:27:13 -0800 (PST)
> > From: John Nason / NA9U <na9u@arrl.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec User Net Activity
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Message-ID: <20060211142713.1822.qmail@web51914.mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
> >
> > I have been hearing the net about 2:00 PM Central time
> > on or about 7.251. Much QRM from broadcasters. I
> > just got my O2 so I will be interested in seeing how
> > all the filtering will handle the carriers.
> >
> > 73,
> > John NA9U
> >
> > --- David Hammond <dhhdeh@concentric.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Everyone,
> > >
> > > Could someone please post the latest
> > > date/time/frequency info on any Ten Tec User Net
> > > Activity?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Best 73 de N1LQ-Dave
> > >
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:32:48 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
> > From: "Lew" <ljl160@verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> > To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Message-ID: <43EDF590.000001.02956@CYNDI>
> > Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
> >
> > The puncture wounds are new to me! Probably fork lift damage maybe???
I
> > have even double boxed and used some indoor -outdoor carpet along with
> > everything else however it adds weight to the shipping cost. I think
that
> > DHL drivers have a vested interest in making things arrive in good
> shape-so
> > I hear. I shipped out a dozen or so items since last summer via DHL and
it
> > worked for me. They were fast and cheaper than most. I even sent a large
> > cubical quad out west and it arrived in good shape. The package was 13
ft
> > long x 1 ft diam and about 50 lbs! 73 Lew/KlNDV
> >
> > -------Original Message-------
> >
> > From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX
> > Date: 02/11/06 09:06:12
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> >
> > Yes, but how does one protect from puncture through two boxes, the
outside
> > one & inside one, puncture through two layers of 2" thick rigid foam and
> > thus leaving dents 1/4" deep and scratches on the equipment?
> >
> > No drop involved.
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K4TAX
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Lew" <ljl160@verizon.net>
> > To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> >
> >
> > >I learned that packing for UPS must withstand a good 6 foot drop at
> > >minimum
> > > I live near a main UPS drop off and I've seen just from the counter to
> the
> > > back room what happens. DHL is my new mode of shipping- its been very
> good
> > > so far. K1NDV
> > >
> > > -------Original Message-------
> > >
> > > From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX
> > > Date: 02/10/06 23:11:52
> > > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > > Subject: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
> > >
> > > UPS is an absolute pain in the behind company to do business with. I
> too
> > > received a package via UPS in October. It was a "drop and run" job
thus
> > > no
> > > signature. Damaged to such extent the outside of the box was torn,
the
> > > inside packing was damaged, the inside box was torn and the inside
> packing
> > > damaged as well as the radio equipment. Filed a claim with UPS, then
> they
> > > said it had to go back through the shipping agent and they'd have to
> make
> > > a
> > > claim. Then they said the damage was due to inadequate packing. Come
> on
> > > folks, it doesn't take a high school drop-out to figure that one out.
> > > Well
> > > what would one expect? I guess if it were in a iron box it might have
> > > made
> > > it. Oh well the story continues.
> > >
> > > Well all was done as they requested. Pictures made and sent as
> requested.
> > > Package delivered to the local UPS office as requested. On and On and
> On
> > > and On. Finally, I figured that their tactic was to stall and stall
and
> > > stall and perhaps I'd just go away. Well I didn't. I persisted in
> being
> > > a
> > > thorn in their behind day after day after day. Finally, after 4
months
> I
> > > got a check but only after they got a letter from my attorney and then
a
> > > summons to appear in local court.
> > >
> > > 73
> > > Bob, K4TAX
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:42:06 -0500
> > From: Bill Tippett <btippett@alum.mit.edu>
> > Subject: [TenTec] hearing the ocean
> > To: tentec@contesting.com
> > Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.0.20060211093934.009feb60@alum.mit.edu>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed;
> > x-avg-checked=avg-ok-6D354E87
> >
> > WD4K wrote:
> >
> > >not including my trip to the ocean when I turn it on. :)
> >
> > Before you throw it in the ocean, try
> > turning RF Gain down until the noise drops.
> > This is exactly the point I was making before
> > about users not setting RF Gain correctly and
> > complaining "My Orion is noisy". :-)
> >
> > 73, Bill W4ZV
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:19:11 -0600
> > From: "Danny Shaver" <n5nbk@nortexinfo.net>
> > Subject: [TenTec] WTB- Accessories for 540
> > To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Message-ID: <000e01c62f1e$83212670$037dfea9@DannyShaver>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252"
> >
> > I am still looking for accessories for my 540 (triton IV). I am
primarily
> > looking for the digital readout and the 160 meter converter, but would
> > consider complete stations, or even a 544. Must be in good condition
> > electrically and cosmetically.
> >
> > Thanks- Danny
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:48:25 -0500
> > From: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing@gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec User Net Activity
> > To: na9u@arrl.net, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Message-ID:
> > <6a2b366e0602110748m6e9adfc8v27c9cb49cb395e55@mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> >
> > I checked in once. Good news, bad news. Good: the Orion can pull
> > weak ham sigs out from between the broadcasters. Bad: It's still
> > hard to get through on 100W -- no fun on the East Coast! Why can't
> > there be a better time / freq? Mornings on 40 or evenings on 80 seem
> > like a better deal.
> >
> > 73 Martin AA6E (in CT)
> >
> > On 2/11/06, John Nason / NA9U <na9u@arrl.net> wrote:
> > > I have been hearing the net about 2:00 PM Central time
> > > on or about 7.251. Much QRM from broadcasters. I
> > > just got my O2 so I will be interested in seeing how
> > > all the filtering will handle the carriers.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > John NA9U
> > >
> >
> >
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