[TenTec] ORION ISSUES, PROBLEMS, FIX, etc,

[w4tje]

Every time a new software update comes out, this reflector goes through 
this same procedure.
First issue that comes up--- HELP, I BROKE MY ORION WHILE TRYING TO 
DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SOFTWARE.
Then, over the next several days, the offended party finally learns to 
de-activate the anti-virus protection, or some other similar solution.
answer: Tentec has no control over ur computer, the software in it, or  ur 
inability to use it. I suggest u learn to use ur computer if ur going to 
update this radio. Learning to use ur computer involves more than knowing 
how to send an e-mail.
#2--- THIS SOFTWARE VERSION IS NOT AS GOOD AS THE LAST VERSION.
Well, maybe to the way u use ur Orion, the previous software was better. I 
have found nothing adverse with any upgrade so far. I guess that just means 
that i'm not as good am amateur as some of u other guys, since I can find 
nothing to complain about.
answer: Download the previous software that was a better fit to ur 
operating style.
#3--- I DEMAND TENTEC ADDRESS THESE ISSUES, FIX THESE PROBLEMS, ETC.
Fine, u got a problem, take it up with tentec. But just remember, every 
time u demand they fix something, the implication is that something is 
broke. I have yet to find anything broke on my Orion. I guess i'm just 
lucky. Or maybe I'm not as good an amateur as some of u guys, because I'm 
just not proficient enough to find anything to demand that they fix, 
address, etc.
answer: Every time u have buyer's remorse, pse don't have a nervous 
breakdown on this reflector. Go have a drink instead.
#4--- I AM SUPER A HAM AND SUPER ENGINEER, AND I HAVE TESTED THIS RADIO 
AGAINST OTHERS. I COULD HAVE DESIGNED  BETTER RADIO, BUT TENTEC REFUSED TO 
LISTEN TO ME.
answer: Well, sport, go ahead and do it. Seriously, that's a sign of a 
personality disorder. i hope u get help, then rejoin this reflector.
#5--- ARE THE NEW ICOM AND YAESU SUPER $$ RADIOS BETTER?
answer: Considering that they're 2 and a half to 3 times more costly, they 
better be. But what does that have to do with ur Orion?
#6---  WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO FIX THE PTT?
answer: It seems this issue may have been addressed in the latest software, 
or at least an attempt has been made.
Which now brings us to a real issue
#7--- QSK DOESN'T WORK AT HIGH SPEEDS
  Finally, a practical discussion about an operating issue. This seems to 
have come up in the latest software download.
answer: sri, I have no answer for this one. The discussion scared me off 
when speeds of 70 mph, sri  wpm  started being discussed. But I can tell u 
that I can't hear between the dits at 70 wpm either. Neither can I hear the 
dits themselves, dashes, or anything else at 70 wpm. In fact, I can barely 
understand spoken english at 70 wpm. I always thought that cw at speeds 
that high became RTTY.
I think once, there was a Marine Colonel that screamed at me at about that 
speed. It's hard to remember, because of the ensuing brain damage, but his 
spittle hitting my face seemed to be going at about 70 mph, sri   wpm.
  I envy u. I wish I cud cpy half that fast. That's actually a nice problem 
to have, from my perspective.
That's what I thought the purpose of this reflector was, to address real 
issues like that.
Granted, this QSK is now a problem for some,  but with all the various 
internal controls on this rig, maybe there's an answer waiting to be found.
   I am not technically oriented, but I have learned a few things about my 
Orion. I have learned that it has an awesome primary receiver, a solid 
second receiver, loads of features and adjustments that can be 
personalized, and a few quirks. but I don't sweat the quirks, because most 
people, inventions, etc, that push the envelope are temper mental, 
eccentric, or quirky (Einstein for example). Despite the few quirks that I 
have encountered, it is the finest piece of gear that has ever graced my 
shack.
I spend my time trying to incorporate my operating style with the 
abilities, quirks, characteristics of this radio, rather than making 
demands of tentec to make fixes. And I remain on this reflector, because 
some of u pass along practical tips that u have learned. to u guys, tnx, 
and keep'em coming.
Jack W4TJE