[TenTec] Orion with V2 rf gain

[Martin, AA6E]

We don't want beta testers to violate their non-disclosure agreements.
 They would have to sacrifice their first-borns, I think.  (Of course,
the O II is now visible "in the wild".)

The S-meter rising with lower RF gain is an artifact of how the RF
gain control was implemented on ancient tube-type radios.  IIRC, it
was by injecting a DC level into the AGC loop.

I prefer the current (1.372) system, where the S meter stays constant.
 In my view, the S-meter should give you the best estimate of the
actual signal level at the antenna connector.  When you insert RF
attenuation, the S meter should not change, either. An S9 signal
should be an S9 signal, no matter how you fiddle with your controls.

It's a small thing, of course.  Have another glass of holiday cheer!

73 Martin AA6E

On 12/23/05, Able2fly at aol.com <Able2fly at aol.com> wrote:
>
> _n4py at arrl.net_ (mailto:n4py at arrl.net)  writes:
>
> Tim,
>
> The RF gain control on the Orion II and Orion with V2 now  works like other
> radios.  As you reduce RF gain, the S meter goes up  and the background noise
> goes away.
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
>
>
> Does that mean that Carl is an O1/V2 beta tester and knows how  Orion with V2
> works? Tell us more Carl. Pleeeease.....
>
> ;-)  Bill  K3UJ
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