[TenTec] A good day!

[Gary L Tuck]

Well, the Orion arrived today!  Spent part of the afternoon just 
beginning to learn.  I'd read the manual several times and thought I 
understood---oh, I don't think so!!  I can see why some have said that 
it will take at least 30 days to learn it.  Makes me feel like a newbie 
all over again--fumbling around wondering why I'm not getting audio on 
the sub-receiver, etc., etc.

Some of my prior concerns were not borne out.  Tried a set of Koss 
Porta Pro headphones (use with my iPod) which are advertised at 60 ohms 
impedance and no problems with audio hiss from the receiver.  Now I'll 
rewire my Kenwood HS-5's to see how they do.  Can always put small 
resistors in the stereo plug though if they are too sensitive.

Second event to celebrate was assignment of new call sign today.  I 
gave up WB7FCQ (my original callsign--well original was WN7FCQ when a 
novice) for W7TEA.  That should help with repetitive motion injury!  
Was too lazy to apply when 1x2's first became available under the 
vanity callsign program.  Took abt 2 weeks from application on-line and 
paying by credit card.

tnx again for everyone's patience in answering a T-T beginner's 
questions.  I'm sure I will have more as I play with this beast--it is 
big!
It's also nice to buy American again.  My first rig was a HW-101 nearly 
30 years ago--then it has been mostly Kenwood except for a glorious 
C-Line.

Gary, W7TEA