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

Sun May 23 21:46:28 EDT 2004

GOOD ONE!

73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "w4tje" <w4tje at mindspring.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:28 PM
Subject: [TenTec] ORION ISSUES, PROBLEMS, FIX, etc,

> 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
>
>
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