[TenTec] new TenTec software 3.170

[Tommy]

Could be, but I don't believe so. Quite a few times with my Orion set at 3ms
rise time, I have asked my QSO partner to check for clicks, both above and
below my frequency, both running barefoot at 100w and with my Titan 3, at
1500 w out. Depending on what rcvr they have (and most of these guys
understand how to adjust their rcvr to listen for clicks.) and how strong my
signal is, no clicks have been reported yet; except for one report with
1500w out, I was told there were clicks above my xmit freq by one ham, but
the second ham could not hear any.

I'm quite sure if you were to (somehow) drop the rise time below 3ms, they
would be more evident. The above information  is given without me having
fired into my dummy load and actually checked the signal with a scope.
According to W8JI, all Orion's create clicks, even when running the rise
time at 10ms.

So to answer your question directly, in my opinion, with the Orion, no,
there is nothing additional to watch out for as long as you use your
amplifier realistically, if at all.

Tom - W4BQF

----- Original Message -----
From: "Billy Cox" <aa4nu at ix.netcom.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] new TenTec software 3.170


> >To run the Orion with an external keyer, or with the internal keyer at
> >speeds over 40 wpm, you must drop the rise time below 5ms.
>
> Tommy,
>
> How close does a "below 5ms" setting approach the threshold as
> to the Orion having 'clicks'?  Seems like you, or others have posted
> that the Orion can/does/will also 'click' with the lower settings? Is
> this something to watch out for as to decreasing that parameter?
>
> 73 Billy AA4NU
>
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