[TenTec] New to the list--Orion questions

[don tyrrell]

on 8/26/04 8:05 PM, Bernard(wtrone) at wtrone at comcast.net wrote:

> Hi Don:
> 
> I have never used an ICOM 756 so I can't comment on its relative
> operation.  My new Orion replaced a Yaesu FT-1000.  The FT-1000 with a
> NIR-12 DSP was a mighty fine rig, but I think that the Orion is superior.
> I've only had the Orion about 5 months and am still learning how to use it.
> 
> I can say that I often don't use the bandscope because I don't think
> that it adds a whole lot to my operation.  Its resolution is poor and
> response is slow.  I have seen comments on this thread that would indicate
> the Orion sometimes malfunctions with the scope on.  Turning the scope off
> eliminates the problems.  I don't know if this issue was corrected in the
> latest version of the software or not.  I never had that problem with the
> scope on.  I would not be surprised to see TenTec modify and improve its
> operation in the near future.
> 
> There is no video output as you define it.  However, it could be
> that TenTec may modify the rig in the future to add this feature.
> 
> I strongly suspect that the RF feedback problems were a function of
> poor grounding.  I use the Orion with an Alpha 87A amplifier and have had no
> RF feedback problems.  But, I have attempted to install and use a "proper"
> ground system.
> 
> I am a satisfied Orion user.  I think that I made a step up when I
> went from the FT-1000 to the Orion.
> 
> Good Luck to you on whatever you decide.
> 
> 73,
> 
> 
> Bernard, WA4OEJ
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "don tyrrell" <tyrrell at cybertrails.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 9:36 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] New to the list--Orion questions
> 
> 
>> Hi everyone. I'm new to the list and have been following this list for
>> sometime now and find it very interesting. I don't have an Orion yet but
> am
>> very interested in it. As a "newbie" to the list, I have a couple of
>> questions that I know have been answered along time ago, but I've missed
> the
>> info, so I apologize for the basic questions.
>> 
>> First, having had an ICOM756 PRO2, I'm wondering if the band scope
> function
>> for received signals is as active and sensitive to signals as the 756. It
>> seems some of your comments indicate some of you turn it off.
>> 
>> Second, is there any kind of "video" output so you can use an external
>> monitor for the bandscope (not sure of the accurate name of that
> function)?
>> 
>> I seem to remember something about RF feedback problems causing
> malfunctions
>> but that may be an isolated case or only with high power amps.
>> 
>> I enjoyed the PRO2 but don't have it anymore and am interested in the
> Orion
>> due to its QRM fighting features I read here (I'm a DX chaser--primarily
> CW
>> on 160-40 and SSB on 20 thru 10 meters, altho CW occasionaly anywhere).
>> 
>> Again, I apologize 'cuz I know this is old stuff but any brief comments
>> would be appreciated.
>> 
>> TNX,  Don,  W8AD
>> 
>> 
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Bernard,

TNX for the detailed comments. I'll stay "tuned"!

Don,  W8AD