[Orion] Orion AF gain

[Martin AA6E]

The Orion mute function (unlabeled encoder push) is too clever by half.
 Even knowing about it, I find I sometimes screw up with it.  The
on-screen indication is very subtle.  Why couldn't they say "Muted" on
the screen?

I was curious how the IC-7800 handles muting.  Apparently, it doesn't
have a front panel button, but there is an external mute control line. 
The '7800 does seem to find front panel space for a pretty complete
parallel set of main/sub receiver controls.  I've posted a high-res
shot at http://www.aa6e.net/images/ic_7800.jpg (164K).  

73, Martin AA6E

--- Barry N1EU <n1eu at yahoo.com> wrote:

> You are aware that the af gain knobs also incorporate
> a push switch to mute/unmute the receivers?  
> 
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>