Cecil, BRAVO!
I agree with your notes on the next Orion or whatever it will be named. 2
knobs are a must. no scope in the radio, but a video output that would need
only an external monitor to scope the band would be wonderful. Two ham band
only superior receivers are my requirement--on the order of the new self
installed replacement for the 2nd general coverage RX in the present O's.
key down 100-200 W output 100% duty cycle.
NO RIT XIT. not needed with the two tuning knobs and multi-step option.
NO AM mode.
PSK31 mode to go with FSK.
some way to operate SO2R and digital so that the AUX I/O can function for
both without having to unplug. presently I am using the Yankee Clipper SO2R+
box but PSK31 needs that AUX I/O connection too.
NO internal keyer. CW ops have a favorite keyer and the internal keyer in
the Orions are NOT the answer. (Personally I could do without SSB also, but
I am sure that would kill sales.)
I have NO use for the SEND options. my keyers have those options built in.
more USER memories would be nice.
improved NR and NB would be great.
that is about all I wish to add now.
73 jack
ak7o
-----Original Message-----
From: chacuff@cableone.net
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:47 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] What's going to be next?
Well I hope they stick with the dual VFO knobs. It may seem silly but that
is one of the big reasons I went to an Orion II. I came from Yaesu FT-1000
series radio’s and two things I really enjoy having are separate VFO knobs
and split headphone audio. Major tools of a DXer/Contester. I also hope
for two receivers with identical performance/filtering. Bulletproof 100W RF
out and trendsetting transmit spectral purity. It’s time we cleaned up the
transmit side and quit focusing so much on the receiver...they are
performing great. Also I have another pile of radio’s that do General
Coverage...don’t need it in my HF rig. I'm also good with keeping the
spectrum scope external so it can be an option for those who don’t feel the
need and so it’s horsepower needs don’t cut into the radio DSP performance.
Computer monitor compatibility would be a plus. Remote tuning knob/keypad a
great feature too....Love mine.
Icom can’t touch those features on any model short of the 7800...keep it
priced between the 7600 and the 7700. The Yaesu FT-2000 is probably going
away if not already gone so your next choice is the FT-5000...keep it priced
under that. Easily under the new Kenwood Flagship. (TS-990?)
That should take care of the Japanese rigs...next is being competitive with
the K3...should be doable.
Just my short list...
Cecil
K5DL
From: Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP
Sent: January 19, 2014 11:06 PM
To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
Subject: Re: [TenTec] What's going to be next?
Every now and again the topic of future (dream) radio comes up.
In my opinion, expensive radios are not the bread and butter of any company
and in light of the life cycle of components these days, not a good
investment from a cost of ownership point of view.
In the interest of Ten-Tec remaining in business, I would like to see
something like this:
<> A big brother to the Eagle, based on its existing technology
<> An entry-level price of well under $3K
<> Physically no larger than the Omni VI
<> An optional 2nd RX, like with the K3
<> Filter slots for all 5 filters
<> A readable S-Meter (at least 3x or 4x as large as the Eagle's)
<> Interfacing for an external bandscope, but no built-in band scope -
there are plenty of different solutions already available on the market
<> Band stack registers
<> Provision for an external RX antenna
<> Adjustable LEAD and HANG timing for external AMP relay control
<> As well as the KEYING LOOP
<> NOT a dark color. I find it difficult to read lables on any black
radio. Why not blue like Hilberling? The OM-VI was not bad either.
<> RED DOT
<> A big bag of sunspots ;-)
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary Smith
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 5:12 AM
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] What's going to be next?
The Orion was a magnificent radio & it made it through two really nice
versions but for whatever reasons, an Omni 3 was not offered & the Omni 2
was the end of life of that lineage. The current top of the line is the Omni
7 which as I recall was not touted as highly as the Orion but was offered at
the same time.
Any next top of the line to be released TenTec heard about in the chatter?
73,
Gary
KA1J
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