[Orion] [TenTec] 1.372 stability

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I downloaded and installed software version 1.372 several  weeks ago.  Since 
then, I have had to do a master reset several  times.  Every once in a while 
the sweep will "freeze" and, during the phone  contest, the receiver "died."  
The master reset fixed the problem each  time.

I don't recall ever having to do a master reset with  software version 1.371. 
 What is the experience with the rest of you?   Do you find that 1.372 "locks 
up" more than 1.371 did?

Just  curious.


73,


Bernard,  WA4OEJ





Hi Bernard,
 
Some of folks on the TT reflector have politely asked that we keep  
discussions about the TT Orion on the TT Orion reflector. That's why I'm not  posting 
my comments to the TT reflector.
 
Anyway, to get to your issues.
 
Before I load any new Orion software updates I do 2 things:
 
1. A Ram Clear
2. A Master reset.
 
After loading the new Orion update I do another Master Reset and then turn  
the rig off and then back on.
 
I have been running Orion Ver. 1.372 ever since it came out and have not  had 
the issues that you are having.
 
The Sweep does not work as smoothly as one would like and TT is addressing  
this issue along with a few other issues. I engage the sweep only to see what's 
 going on, on the band. The sweep is never engaged when I'm  transmitting. 
 
If I were you, I would  follow my advise above and then reload ver.  1.372 
and then do a Master rest. 
 
A rumor I have heard is that a new Orion update is tentatively scheduled  for 
release to the public at the end of April, yes this year.
 
I really like ver. 1.372. You will discover that the RF Gain/s work great  
with the [prog] AGC.
 
Set your [prog] AGC on each receiver as follows:
 
Hang:   0.30 s (allows for a little hold of the received  signal)
Decay:     5 db/s
Threshold: 00.37 uv ( this takes many turns of the Multi-purpose knob, just  
keep crank'in)
This sets the AGC Threshold to maximum sensitivity. You will not have to  
enter into the AGC settings again. All control will be performed using the RF  
Gain/s. Turn the RF Gain/s down from 100% to a percentage that allows for  
comfortable listening.
 
I have only 2 issues with Orion's operation, but neither of these issues  has 
interfered with my operation of the rig. 100% SSB.
 
What's really surprising about the Orion, even with some of the programming  
bugs that exist, you have that best rig in the world and on the market today.  
And that's a fact!
 
Hope all of this helps  

73

John / N0KHQ / St.  Louis