Benard,
Since the problems are firmware related, then 100% of the Orions
that are kept updated, have the problem. The fact that you have "NO"
problems, speaks for itself.
Tom - W4BQF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernard(wtrone)" <wtrone@comcast.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion
I really wonder what percentage of Orion's have these problems?
I have
had mine since March of last year and have had NO problems with
it. It
works just like it should.
However, I don't jump and download each software revision as it
is
released. I wait a month or so before I try it. That way I can
decide if I
want it and judge what the difficulty with it may be. I do the
same thing
with upgrades from Microsoft.
It would be interesting to know how many Orions there are
versus how
many IC-7800s! I don't know about the rest of you, but I heard
about a few
problems that were discussed on the ICOM reflector. I don't care
who makes
it, you are not going to have a "perfect" software defined radio.
Just wait
until the new Yaesu radio hits the street!
Just one man's opinion.
73,
Bernard, WA4OEJ
----- Original Message -----
From: <KD7EFQ@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 5:49 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Orion
Quote: "I'm really curious... which ham radio manufacturer out
there right
now,
offers the best firmware support?"
I hate to say this, but the IC-7800 is now on it's 3rd or 4th
update that
I've heard of, with no complaints yet that I've read anywhere.
It's really disconcerting to see a topic like last month titled
"Orion
Flawless", and then as soon as a new firmware issue is released,
all the
problems
seem to start all over again.
My new rig purchase comparison now has another mark in the
IC756ProIII
column. 73.
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