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

[w4tje]

sri, i don't speak DUDE



At 02:56 AM 5/24/2004 +0000, you wrote:
>Chill out dude. This is what reflectors are for. When I want nothing but
>good news, I read QST reviews.
>
>Steve
>N4LQ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "w4tje" <w4tje at mindspring.com>
>To: <tentec at contesting.com>
>Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 1:28 AM
>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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