[TenTec] Orion II

[W9MWS@aol.com]

My new Orion II arrived late yesterday!  I got it unpacked today when  I got 
back home from cold and snowy Chicago.
 
It's been on the air for about 4 hours on all bands.  A couple of  contacts 
on 20 went well.  CW on 40 was great!  I added no optional  filters BUT called 
TT late this afternoon and ordered the 1.8 and 600  filters.  I do like the 
display ... while I had no problem with the  monochrome screen on my original 
Orion I find that I really do prefer the  color.  The sweep appears to operate 
much more "quickly" than the original  also.  Now if I could only remember 
where I put all my set up data that I  wrote down from my original Orion before I 
shipped it off for trade in, I'd be  REALLY happy!  This CRS is killing me!
 
I'm off from now until after the new year so there will be plenty of time  to 
play with the new radio!
 
Thanks Ten-Tec for this great PRE Christmas surprise.  It sure looks  like 
the wait was well worth it!
 
73 to all and best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a joyful and  
prosperous New Year!
 
Mike, W9MWS
Fort Wayne, IN