Karl,
I accidentally came across a very good buy on an Orion I recently. I was
so impressed that within a month, I called TT and ordered an Orion II.
Both are better than excellent radios. The biggest difference that I can
see is the display, with the color display on the Orion II being
superior. I would not give up my Orion II period. If I had it to do over
again however, I would stick with the Orion I and save a lot of $$$.
Besides the display, I cannot see that much difference. Both are
excellent! What I would do differently is that I would have had the
Orion I display changed to the new Blue Silver display that you see on
the Jupiter. It is a very smart display and easy on the eyes. I was told
by TT that the display was available for the Orion I and that the cost
was $150 plus installation labor. There are quite a few very good buys
out there on an Orion I and that's how I would do it. -- Larry W8ER
Karl Seper wrote:
Gentlemen,
Thanks for whatever wisdom you may share. I have the opportunity to
purchase a new rig to replace my Yaesu ft 897d. The Yaesu is fine and I
have about 250 countries on it with my log antenna and rebuilt SB-200.
I am between a Orion 1 and Orion 2 - Flexradio, K3 are out of the
running. I will be looking to purchase used in either case. From what
I can tell from the specs, either radio has a tremendous receiver and
the user interface is about the same for the two radios. From a
reliability, age, availability of parts, etc your thoughts on the pro's
and con's. Thanks in advance. Respond to the reflector or privately to
kd8gox at arrl.net. - Karl
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