[TenTec] Orion 1.372 (33 changes)

[W1GOR]

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11/30/04 Version 1.372
- Fixed bug in serial control for NR on sub-receiver.
- Decreased minimum QSK time to raise QSK threshold (above 22WPM).
- Added delays and encoder clears to AF push buttons to improve MUTE 
control.
- Fixed S-Meter routine to correctly show signals grater than +35 dBm.
- Rework of the Voice Playback System.
- Modified TX_LOOP controls to disable TX_OUT when Loop NOT enabled.
- Modified CHECK_MOX_ROUTINE to stop checking rear_ptt if MOX not enabled.
- Changed band limits on 20m to allow German transverter coverage.
- Modified Transverter Timing to use ANT1 T/R delay for Transverter Hang 
time.
- Fixed serial control of Sub-Receiver PBT setting.
- Modified transition points for xtal filters. Eliminted overlap 
safety-zone.
- Increased Mars coverage: includes 4.036,5.118, 7.358 and 6.91-6.915 and 
7.405.
- Modified AMP Key and TXOUT to keep from getting latched in the 'on' state.
- Fixed BUG in XTAL filter select routine causing narrow-bypass to be 
engaged.
- Fixed bug in SPOT routine occasionally causing spot tone to stay on.
- Modified MODE change code to correct serial filter selection problem.
- Fixed bug in RX_MENU threshold causing threshold to change by itself.
- Modified RX_CALC routines to eliminate overflow in DSP BFO calculations.
- Corrected bug in ?RSA query that was causing MAIN AGC to be reported.
- Added Curtis MODE A Keying to CW MENU.
- Fixed bug in Serial Tuning routines cuasing Sub-Rx crashes.
- Now restoring SUB-ATTN state on power-up.
- Fixed PBT/BW tracking function causing mis-tracking if PBT or VFOB had 
focus.
- Corrected PBT operation in case where BW tracking was on.
- RXMENU changes to stop interference between items being updated.
- Added traps to TUNE function to eliminate Rx problem if exiting with PTT 
down.
- Corrected power-up restore routine to fix displayed AGC mode on power-up.
- Added MODE check to MOX routine to stop TXOUT/AMPKEY hang in non-CW modes.
- Added check for ANT2 to TUNE routine. Tuner's ready line was disabling 
button.
- Corrected Power-Up tuning for main receiver.
- Fixed serial port BLANKER control. Wasn't turning OFF correctly.
- Patched TUNE exit function to restore correct mode when not in CW mode.
- Enhanced RF GAIN control knob operation.

73, Larry - W1GOR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "w4tje" <w4tje at mindspring.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion 1.372 (33 changes)


> hello John,
> where can I find what they are?
> the pdf file only listed a change to the rf gain.
> tnx,
> de Jack w4tje
>
> At 09:06 PM 12/2/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>There have been 33 mods made to the new software version
>>
>>John / N0KHQ