[TenTec] [Orion] Microphone connections

[Bill Lathan]

Knowing how to make the changes is quite different from the ability to make
the changes. Getting old has it drawbacks; the hands get old, too, and no
longer work as well as when young. No, I won't return the Orion; that was a
bit tongue-in-cheek that obviously missed its mark. As far as other comments
on the topic have gone, it appears Ten-Ten would have been better in the
long run to use either an 8-pin or XLR connector. Thus, I'm glad I brought
up the topic; it's prompted a wealth of information in the responses.

Bill, AK5K

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tommy" <aldermant at alltel.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] [Orion] Microphone connections


> Bill...I certainly agree with you. YOUR best solution is to exercise the
30
> day policy and get a rig with on 8-pin connector. If you don't know how to
> make the appropriate changes, makes one wonder how you got your ticket?
I'm
> even surprised you would accept the plain ole LCD screen when you could
have
> a pretty colored one?
>
> Tom - W4BQF
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Lathan" <ak5k at arrl.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 5:18 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] [Orion] Microphone connections
>
>
> Although Ten-Tec indicates a possibility of RF getting into the rig if the
> microphone shell is not connected ot the shield of the microphone cable,
I'm
> curious as to whether this is seen as a real-life problem. I have invested
> in some Heil equipment that I use with my Jupiter, the Pro Set Plus, for
> example, that causes no problem with the Jupiter, but if Ten-Tec is to be
> believed, I must not use that headset with the Orion without kludging the
> connectors. Likewise with the CC-1 with the footswitch connection that
Heil
> sells that can be connected to the Studio One microphone. I don't want to
> mess up my new radio, but at the same time, I don't want to waste my
> investment either. Or perhaps I should take advantage of the 30 day return
> policy and get a radio that uses an 8-pin connector that precludes these
> problems.
>
> TIA,
>
> Bill, AK5K
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