[TenTec] Orion problem with SteppIR control box...any

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You might just modify the Orion software.
That's the point isn't it?

-Bob

> 
> From: "Ron Pletter" <ron at plet.net>
> Date: 2004/03/28 Sun PM 09:05:39 EST
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: RE: [TenTec]  Orion problem with SteppIR control box...any
> 	Seattle-area Orion owners?
> 
> Although I don't own an Orion, but merely an Omni VI+, I have subscribed to
> this reflector for many years now, mainly because I learn so much by reading
> the postings of those more learned than I.  However the referenced posting
> went zoom right over my head.  Could someone explain the problem in 4th
> grade, OK, 6th grade language.
> 
> Much appreciated
> 
> Ron KG2BN
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Torrey L. Mitchell
> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 12:40 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion problem with SteppIR control box...any
> Seattle-area Orion owners?
> 
> 
> Recently I received my long awaited Orion.  What a rig!
> 
> I was dismayed to discover that the design of the SteppIR control box did
> not allow automatic control of the elements as the rig frequency changes.  I
> called SteppIR and they confirmed the problem.  Seems the fixed baud rate of
> 57,600 from the Orion was not considered in the design of the control box.
> 
> To SteppIR's credit, they have been working hard on a serial interface board
> modification for the Orion.  They've had my control box for almost three
> weeks now.  They think they have figured out the modification but presently
> have no Orion to beta-test the fix.  Until they receive an Orion or can use
> someone else's...my control box and therefore my only beam antenna are not
> available to me.
> 
> Help!  Mike K7IR at SteppIR is looking for an Orion owner in the general
> Seattle area.  He's wanting to be able to spend an hour or two at some Orion
> owner's shack to test out the Orion serial board mod.  Any volunteers?  We'd
> all really appreciate it!
> 
> You could email me or email support at steppIR.com or phone me at 515-78-2354
> or call SteppIR at 425-391-1999.
> 
> Many thanks and 73's,
> Torrey N9AUJ
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