There is no fix that I know of for the S-meter readings or the analog power
readings. I try to remember the S-meter corrections that I have on my
website and adjust the readings in my head, or I use the N4PY program which
is much closer to the truth, especially for signals more than S-9. On the
power output, just look at the PWR setting...it is always correct within 2
or 3 watts at all power levels no matter what the analog meter says. I have
talked to Ten Tec about this, and they read this e-mail reflector, so they
have seen me comment on it many times. Maybe in a future firmware update
they will fix it.
Ron N6AHA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nikolai Kuprin_UA9KM" <ua9km@ongp.ru>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion2 Problem with indication of the analog meter
V-e-e-ery interesting!!
There is this problem is known and fixed by many users O2.
When I have addressed with this problem in the TenTec service center to me
have advised to send my device to England for guarantee repair.
I live in the city of Nadym (GL:MP65GM) which 3000 kilometers from Moscow
are almost, and then to England, approximately as much. I think a way
remote
for my device and probably ineffectual.
Probably it is necessary to expect the next addition in program
maintenance
of the transceiver where this problem can be solved. Or all this is solved
technical adjustments?
Nikolai, UA9KM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Castro" <ronc@sonic.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion2 Problem with indication of the analog meter
I have found the same problems with the meter, especially on the S-meter
readings above S-9. If you look at my website, www.N6AHA.com, you can
see
the result of my measurement of the S-meter. This was measured under an
older firmware version, and I have not had a chance to check v. 2.037J
yet,
but I don't think it has changed. If you use the N4PY rig control
software,
you can get an accurate reading above S-9 on your computer.
As for the power output, I also found that the analog meter was not
correct,
but the digital setting shown next the PWR button was very close to the
real
power that I measured with a Bird 43 Wattmeter into a dummy load for all
levels from 10 to 100 Watts. I use the PWR setting to determine drive
power
for my amplifier.
Ron N6AHA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nikolai Kuprin_UA9KM" <ua9km@ongp.ru>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:45 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Orion2 Problem with indication of the analog meter
Hello ALL!
I am the new user of this transceiver. My previous transceiver - Kenwood
ts850.
On a problem about which I want to tell, has paid attention when has
connected the transceiver to the power amplifier.
For reception of the maximal target capacity of the PA it is enough to
submit from the transceiver of 20-25 watt. Adjusting target capacity of
the
transceiver up to a level of 25 watt I receive the maximal target
capacity
of the PA. This level shows the ORION II screen display. During same
time
the analog meter of the transceiver shows 50 watt, i.e. the level of
indications of an analog meter is higher in 2 times.
In case of use of the transceiver without the PA, exposing a level of
100
watt on the screen display, the arrow of the analog meter deviates
sharply
to the right against the stop. It can lead to technical malfunction of
the
analog meter.
I now doubt of correctness of indications of S-meter because the analog
indicator shows all signals 59+40 and more.
What your recommendations for elimination of the problem?
Nikolai, UA9KM
PS/ am sorry for my weak English.....
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