[TenTec] Orion and MIKEs

[Ariel M. Elam]

Hi Bill -- TT DID build a handheld rig - the 2591 on 2 mtrs. I own 3;
bought 2 to get accessories. I think I now have all accesories.

73, Ariel, k4aal

Bill Fulling wrote:
> 
> Hi Grant,
> Have got to disagree with on this subject.Another poster noted that the DC
> resistance from the shell of the mike jack was abt 6 OHMS and asked to
> anyone else to try it-the DC reisistance on my Jupiter to the back chassis
> ground point reads abt 8 ohms.No way this should occur-if the shell is NOT
> grounded to DC potential,all kind of RFI problems will occur;pls do NOT say
> "its an RF in the shack problem,or ur ant is too close to the rig".
> This why T/T has NEVER built a handheld rig!Its hard to say the antenna is
> too close to rig when its a handheld.Why this audio port "floats"above gnd
> is a mystery to me also.
> 73 de Bill W4NJF;A Jupiter owner with the same problem.
>