[Orion] Fw: Orion Problems

[skip]

----- Original Message -----
From: "skip" <k3cc at fast.net>
To: <orion-request at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 7:16 PM
Subject: Orion Problems


> I want to thank the guys that answered my e-mail.
>
> I have 1.371 ver firmware installed and I did Master resets and RAM dump.
> The later helped with the display darkening.
>
> The xcvr freezing occurs with or without the sub- rcvr.
> The s-meter goes FSD and there is no audio from the speaker, the display
> can't be changed.
> After a master reset it works ok again unless I use the sweep.
>
> I was told about the power supply problems with some Astrons.  I use 50
amp
> Astron with meters and I also have a 35 amp for the other radios.
>
> I believe I'm use 10 ms rise time.  It sounded better then the default.
It
> was also smoother sending.  The scope s slight click even at the 10 ms
time
> but not bad, but I know it's there.
>
> The other problem that has bugged me is in Carl's software.  When you
close
> the program the rcvr hangs up and has to be shut off then restarted before
> you can use it.
>
> Everytime I said anything derogatory about the Orion I was getting flamed
on
> the TT reflector.
> \
> My question still stands if this is a firmware problem why don't all
Orion's
> have the same problem    ????????????????
>
> If there are differences in hardware they have to be made between runs.
>
> I got rid of my Icom 756 ProII because of ergonomic issues.  It seems the
> Orion has a lot of the same problem. I would like an RF gain control,
> different way of monitoring the processor, power control, mic gain control
> and a better instruction manual,  This would be a gud start.
>
> tnx agn  de Skip    K3CC
>