Hi Rick...et al....
I took Scott's message this morning as a positive sign. Improving existing
gear before producing new gear. Fingers crossed here. I did, in fact, sell
my K3. I like my Orion.
73 John K4NP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Williams" <ve7asr@yahoo.com>
To: "Ten-Tec Reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Transceiver Survey
> Fair question Bernie. Yes I am using an Orion (565).
> I have the luxury to be able to operate BOTH Version 2
> and Version 1 firmware.
>
> Version 2 has the benefit of a sharper display and a
> functioning sweep (without lockup).
>
> On the other had Version 1 has (in my opinion) a
> superior set of noise reduction algorithms and a notch
> system that operates in a different portion of the
> AGC. (In Version 2 if you are listening to an S-2
> signal and an S-9 carrier is dropped on it the notch
> removes the carrier. The meter still shows S-9 and
> the AGC can pump accordingly. In Version 1 the
> S-meter drops to S-2 and the AGC behaves. The notch
> and auto-notch in most 'high-end' rigs behave like
> Version 1.)
>
> These 2 functions, again in my opinion, make the
> version 1 firmware a better choice for my operating
> style.
>
> It is my understanding that when using Version 2
> firmware the Orion 565 and 566 are very similar.
>
> 73,
> Rick
> VE7TK
>
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Transceiver Survey
> From:
>
> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:49:55 EDT
>
>
> Rick,
>
> Please believe that I am truly not trying to be
> argumentative here.
>
> But I truly wonder what you mean. What "full
> potential" is the Orion II not
> reaching? Are there some specific performance
> parameters that you know
> could somehow be better improved with firmware
> changes?
>
> I operate about half CW and half SSB (with a
> smattering of digital modes
> thrown in). And aside from a too-generous s-meter, I
> don't know what I need
> to
> help my Orion II somehow achieve more of its
> "potential."
>
> Am I missing something here?
>
> (And now that I've written all this, I realize you may
> be talking about the
> Orion (as opposed to the Orion II that I have...). If
> so, my apologies,
> because I know nothing about how an Orion performs.)
>
> Thanks and 73,
> Bernie K5XS
>
>
>
>
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