[TenTec] Decision Made

[Bernard(wtrone)]

        Good catch Eric.  What was I thinking of?

        Yes, I enjoy high speed WC at a Zillion Photons per Second!

        Happy Holidays to you and your family.

            73,


            Bernard, WA4OEJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric SENSI" <eric.sensi at skynet.be>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 11:47 AM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Decision Made


> Every 3.169, 3.170, 3.171, 3.172 should be read as 1.369, 1.370, 1.371 and
> 1.372 of course.
>
> Are you doing some high speed "WC" with our Orion ? :-)
>
> Eric.
>
> Merry Xmas to all.
>
> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]De la part de Bernard(wtrone)
> Envoyé : vendredi 24 décembre 2004 18:38
> À : tentec at contesting.com
> Objet : Re: [TenTec] Decision Made
>
>
>     Todd:
>
>         I have to laugh when I hear someone (who probably has not used an
> Orion) comment that he believes that it is "an excellent PROTOTYPE rig for
> the future."  Come on now, it is here for today!
>
>         I waited about a full year before I ordered my Orion last
February.
> I was concerned about all the "software problems."  I didn't want to get
> "stuck" with a rig that required fixing every so often.  But, I was
> impressed with the receiver performance numbers which, thus far, no other
> commercial rigs (Yaesu, Kenwood, ICOM) can even come close to without
> significant after market modification.
>
>         And, NO, I don't necessarily install every new software option
that
> TenTec offers.  My rig came with 3.169 and I did not load 3.170.  It was a
> while before I decided to install 3.171.  I have 3.172 downloaded to my
> computer but I have not, thus far, installed in on my Orion.  Why?  Partly
> because I haven't gotten around to it.  Partly because the radio does
> everything that I want it to.  Partly because I'm waiting to see if TenTec
> comes out with a quick fix for some of the issues like they did after
3.170.
>
>         I can honestly say that I HAVE NOT had ANY of the problems
mentioned
> on this board!  Of course I am not a high speed CW operator but I can say
> that the roofing filters, receiver IMD and DSP really work swell on SSB.
I
> run an Alpha 87A and have not seen any of the so called RFI problems.
Maybe
> I am lucky, I don't know.  But, I do know that I am very satisfied with my
> Orion.
>
>         By the way, the Orion replaced a FT-1000 with a NIR-12 which was
not
> a shabby setup.  I can also honestly say that the performance of the Orion
> is superior.  Of course, that is my subjective opinion, nothing more.
And,
> the FT-1000 and NIR-12 are now for sale.
>
>         This post was not to flame you, only give you another perspective
of
> someone who is pleased with his Orion.
>
>         May you and your family have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
>
>             73,
>
>
>             Bernard, WA4OEJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <KD7EFQ at aol.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 8:36 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Decision Made
>
>
> > Hello All, I know there's a lot of nit picking, ego bashing etc. on here
> > about Orion, and I believe it is an excellent PROTOTYPE rig for future
> > SDR/digital/performance applications.
> >
> > However after NOT seeing a CONSISTENT "it's all OK now" and seeing
nothing
> > but consistent controversy about Orion, I believe I will go with a new
PRO
> III
> > for my next rig if it's receiver specs are comparable to an Omni 5 or 6.
I
> > still think Ten Tec is an excellent manufacturer with a great history of
> rigs,
> > (and I'm keeping my TT accessories) but I'm getting the feeling that
Orion
> has
> > become the Paragon of the 21st century, and not suited for my casual
style
> of
> > operating. Too many "loose ends" with it for me.
> >
> > Hopefully, when TT comes out with a STABLE Orion plus, or Orion II, I
will
> be
> > able to afford one then. And thanks to all the Orion owners who are
> assisting
> > Ten Tec with their Beta, Gamma, Epsilon or whatever field testing stage
> Orion
> > is in now. I'm sure the next generation will have no competition, thanks
> to
> > your efforts.
> >
> > Merry Christmas & Happy new year to all !
> >
> >
> > 73, Todd - KT0DD - kd7efq at aol.com
> > "The race is over...THE RATS WON !"
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