[TenTec] Orion Beta Testing

[ac5e at comcast.net]

Joe, the original firmware issues were not "functionality" issues. Most were "why doesn't it do so-and-so" issues, with a few "why in blazes does it do it that way"  issues mixed in. So "ditsnbits at rfsquared.com" got quite a few suggestions, complaints, and outright gripes. 

To the best of my knowledge, ALL the issues have been taken care of. FREE. No extra filters, no charge for the firmware. I bought a first run radio that is functionally exactly the same as the last Orion produced.  

Firmware takes less than ten minutes to update. I have had two or three DOWNLOAD problems that made me reinstall the last firmware, re-download the latest firmware, and reinstall it. So I'm out twenty minutes. With the sun spitting all over the place I'm out a little time I would spend fruitlessly dialing for someone to work. Big deal. 

Now - you are an Omni VI+ owner. Me too. And I can tell you that if you enjoy the VI+, you don't know what a radio can be until you try an Orion. That's why the VI+'s in my shack are going to make room for more Orions. 

There is no better radio on the market now - and I suspect it will be a while before there is. And when that radio is built, most likely Ten Tec will build it. 

73  Pete Allen  AC5E


> I have owned an Omni VI plus for about four years.   It is the best rig I've 
> owned (after installing INRAD 2.8 kc filters and audio mod) since 1964.
> 
> I intend to purchase an Orion when TT gets their act together with respect to 
> the firmware.
> 
> IT is obvious that TT is providing software and then letting the customers 
> discover the "pitfalls" and "problems."   When a manufacturer sells a $3000 plus 
> radio, it is reasonable to expect flawless operation "right out of the box."
> 
> AM I BEING UNREASONABLE WITH THIS ASSUMPTION ?
> 
> It is in our collective best interest to have Ten-Tec, an American company, 
> succeed.   However, the boys at TT should "clean up their act" and the software 
> as soon as possible.
> 
> I wonder if TT approaches their military/government business in the same manner 
> as their Amateur Radio business ?
> 
> Joel W4SLH
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