[TenTec] Orion 1 Filters

Sat Dec 31 17:04:20 EST 2005

Tnx to all who emailed me...I now have purchased all three filters I needed
for the Orion
Still need the Inrad Yaesu MP MK5 filters though.
HNY to all, 73, Tommy WD4K     www.nashvillehomesales.net 

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   2. Re: ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER (Barry LaZar)
   3. Re: TenTec Digest, Vol 36, Issue 95 (Kip Williams W6KIP)
   4. More Stupid Human Email Tricks (Kip Williams W6KIP)
   5. Filters (LDG Electronics)
   6. LW receiver (Ron)
   7. Re: More Stupid Human Email Tricks (ron)
   8. Which Omni? (William)
   9. Where is XTAL OSC LO MIXER BOARD in Omni VI? (Ken Brown)
  10. Re: LW receiver (Martin, AA6E)
  11. FS: Omni VI With Factory Option 3 (Brad Johnson)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:22:57 -0600
From: "Thomas Tow" <ttow1 at charter.net>
Subject: [TenTec] Orion 1 filters
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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Many thanks guys, I now have two of the three filters I wanted for my Orion.
If there is an Inrad 762 out there somewhere..let me know. 
Also..any remote chance anybody has any Inrads for an Yaesu MP...heresy to
ask..but..never know when somebody is moving from the Yaesu to the new
OrionII. Sold both fully filtered MP's and bought an unfiltered MK 5...duh.

TIDBIT of trivia...Happened to look at an OLD 1996 I think CQ with the
original MP review...listed sales price  $3300 without and $3600 with the
power supply...wow...makes the Orion look like a real bargain in todays
dollars for what we get..Safe and happy New Year to all....73, Tommy WD4K

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   3.  Orion II shipments (Ken Waites)
   4. Re: ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER (Duane A Calvin)
   5. Re: ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER (RM)
   6. TDE headphones (Chuck Chandler)

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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:25:38 EST
From: Able2fly at aol.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER
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In a message dated 12/30/2005 10:11:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ac5aa at juno.com writes:

LDG  folks since they are planning to release an even
better tuner with memory  built in, unlike the ones TT has shipped so far
(at least on the  Orion).

73,   Duane
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Is this anticipated new LDG tuner internal?

K3UJ

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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:38:30 -0500
From: "George K" <w2yj at highstream.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
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Can't imagine a better tuner. The internal TT OII tuner tunes my unruly open

wire fed/bauln/coax antennas just fine. Memory isn't what I needed, range 
was, and the OII has it.
George 

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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:45:04 -0600
From: "Ken Waites" <BARBIEKENW at peoplepc.com>
Subject: [TenTec]  Orion II shipments
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
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Hi.
I must have ordered my Orion II the same day as you.  I was wondering if you
are trading in.  I sent them my trade in already -- so it will
be interesting to see if there is much difference between our delivery
dates.

Ken

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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:52:48 -0600
From: Duane A Calvin <ac5aa at juno.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER
To: tentec at contesting.com
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According to LDG, the new one they are planning has the same or better
range, and has memory.  I really like the memory idea as ths will speed
tuning even more.  I agree, the current Orion tuner has considerable
range - at least mine sure does (and I don't know whether it is an LDG or
a TT tuner.)  My experience is with the Orion tuner, though I doubt that
changes have been made in the Orion II since they are not mentioned on
the web site as one of the upgrades.

In answer to the other question - it is an internal tuner, and was
described as replacing an existing tuner in the Orion - they do not say
it can be added to an Orion that never had a tuner installed.

        73,  Duane

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:38:30 -0500 "George K" <w2yj at highstream.net>
writes:
> Can't imagine a better tuner. The internal TT OII tuner tunes my 
> unruly open 
> wire fed/bauln/coax antennas just fine. Memory isn't what I needed, 
> range 
> was, and the OII has it.
> George 
> 
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Duane Calvin, AC5AA
Austin, Texas

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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:20:38 -0500
From: "RM" <royalct at inr.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c60e26$24647fb0$2b01a8c0 at whipsaw>
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The Orion that was delivered to me in Sep 2003 has an LDG tuner that matches
antennas that my Icom 775 wouldn't touch.

Ron ....... NU1U

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According to LDG, the new one they are planning has the same or better
range, and has memory.  I really like the memory idea as ths will speed
tuning even more.  I agree, the current Orion tuner has considerable
range - at least mine sure does (and I don't know whether it is an LDG or
a TT tuner.)  My experience is with the Orion tuner, though I doubt that
changes have been made in the Orion II since they are not mentioned on
the web site as one of the upgrades.

In answer to the other question - it is an internal tuner, and was
described as replacing an existing tuner in the Orion - they do not say
it can be added to an Orion that never had a tuner installed.

        73,  Duane

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:38:30 -0500 "George K" <w2yj at highstream.net>
writes:
> Can't imagine a better tuner. The internal TT OII tuner tunes my 
> unruly open 
> wire fed/bauln/coax antennas just fine. Memory isn't what I needed, 
> range 
> was, and the OII has it.
> George 
> 
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:55:12 -0600
From: "Chuck Chandler" <charles_chandler at comcast.net>
Subject: [TenTec] TDE headphones
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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FWIW, I went back to the CVS in Hattiesburg, MS and found them on the
last-minute gifts shelf.  I bought one to try and that left four.  They rang
up for $9.99.

The volume out is lower than my Heil Pro Set Plus and Heil Quiet Phones.
Haven't had any noise the try them against.  I think I'll through them in
the box for portable ops.  If they break, no big deal.

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charles_chandler at comcast.net
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:11:06 -0600 (CST)
From: Barry LaZar <k3ndm at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER
To: George K <w2yj at highstream.net>,	Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
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George,
     Interesting you should say what you have about the AT. I noticed that 
the tuner in my OII doesn't have the same range as the TS-870 I just sold. 
The OII will not tune my 40meter delta loop on 80 as my '870 did. It somes
is 
able to tune my 40 meter Windom ont 80.  I know I asking a lot; however I
put 
this out as a data point only

73,
Barry
K3NDM

>From: George K <w2yj at highstream.net>
>Date: Sat Dec 31 08:38:30 CST 2005
>To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
>Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORIONII_INTERNAL_AT_TUNER

>Can't imagine a better tuner. The internal TT OII tuner tunes my unruly
open 
>wire fed/bauln/coax antennas just fine. Memory isn't what I needed, range 
>was, and the OII has it.
>George 
>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 19:40:24 -0800
From: "Kip Williams W6KIP" <w6kip at kipwilliams.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 36, Issue 95
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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Hi Bill. I imagine I'm jumping on this too late but if you have the 219 I'd
sure like to get it. Please let me know how you'd like to receive payment,
if it's still available.

Thanks.

73
Kip Williams W6KIP
San Diego CA

> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 18:46:56 EST
> From: Able2fly at aol.com
> Subject: [TenTec] FS: T-T 219 filter
> To: tentec at contesting.com
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> 
> 9 MHz I-F Filter, NAR position bandwidth filters for Omni-V,  
> Omni-VI and VI 
> Plus transceivers. Used as roofing filter for Orion. (NOT FOR 
>  ORION II). 
> Model 219, 250 Hz, 6 pole CW filter. $75 delivered, 
> continental US,  PayPal 
> preferred.
>  
> 73
> Bill  K3UJ 

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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 20:14:21 -0800
From: "Kip Williams W6KIP" <w6kip at kipwilliams.com>
Subject: [TenTec] More Stupid Human Email Tricks
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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Sorry for firing the query on the earlier FS:  listing to the list instead
of the operator directly. It's not the stupidest thing I've done, just the
dumbest I've done today. I should make it a rule to compose every message
and walk away for an hour before even thinking about hitting the Send
button.

Kip Williams W6KIP. 

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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:16:35 -0500
From: "LDG Electronics" <ldg at ldgelectronics.com>
Subject: [TenTec] Filters
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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I have the following filters for sale as a package only.
$200 shipped within the US. All in good working order.
Typically used for roofing filters in the Orion, but can
also be used in the Omni-V, VI and VI Plus. Contact direct.

Model #217 500Hz CW
Model #218 1800 Hz SSB
Model #219 250 Hz CW

Dwayne Kincaid
WD8OYG

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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:07:18 -0800
From: "Ron" <ron at morell.us>
Subject: [TenTec] LW receiver
To: "TenTecReflector" <tentec at contesting.com>
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Listening on 260 KHz with my ORION II tonight and heard KSL5 radio in Utah
which broadcasts on 1160 KHz.  That would be 900 KHz below their broadcast
frequency.  I'm curious about this and wonder what exactly I'm listening to.

Besides, it is time to talk about something besides headphones... :)
Ron KA7U

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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 13:44:58 -0500
From: ron <roncasa at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] More Stupid Human Email Tricks
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
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heh heh
it always comes back to bite ya'
been there done that too!

Happy new year!
Ron wb1hga

Kip Williams W6KIP wrote:
> Sorry for firing the query on the earlier FS:  listing to the list instead
> of the operator directly. It's not the stupidest thing I've done, just the
> dumbest I've done today. I should make it a rule to compose every message
> and walk away for an hour before even thinking about hitting the Send

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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:59:34 -0800
From: William <wjsmorrison at shaw.ca>
Subject: [TenTec] Which Omni?
To: tentec at contesting.com
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Hmm, when I said I wanted an Omni I didn't realize there were so many
iterations to that designation.

I went to one of the websites re Ten Tec chronology and discovered that
Omni's go back to 1979.

I am most interested in the VI+ but a good VI would also be a great rig.  If
someone can point me in the right direction on the internet, I would be
interested in learning the differences between the two VI models.

I love my Argonaut 516 and now lust for something better.

73

Bill

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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:06:04 -1000
From: Ken Brown <ken.d.brown at verizon.net>
Subject: [TenTec] Where is XTAL OSC LO MIXER BOARD in Omni VI?
To: Jason Buchanan <jsb at digistar.com>, tentec at contesting.com
Message-ID: <43B6D69C.4000502 at verizon.net>
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Hi Jason,

> hi - just wondering by chance do you know where this board is?  I am 
> looking at the pictures in the manual and can't find it. 

I don't see it in my manuals either. So it must be under another board. 
There has got to be someone on this reflector who has accessed that 
board, and can tell you. Looking at the TOP VIEW picture in the manual, 
I wonder if it is under the LOW LEVEL DRIVER and FM boards, near the 
speaker.

Ken N6KB

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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 14:13:23 -0500
From: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] LW receiver
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
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That would be the image of the 2nd IF = 450 kHz.  TT's clever phrase
is "specifications apply > 1.8 MHz".  I.e., all bets are off below
1.8.  The Rx is insensitive, and as you see, image rejection is poor
-- maybe other problems, too.

I use the SubRx to listen to AM broadcast at times.  Longwave is kinda
useless.  Why did they enable it at all, you ask?  Good question. 
Competitive pressure, I suppose.

73 & Happy New Year, Martin

On 12/31/05, Ron <ron at morell.us> wrote:
> Listening on 260 KHz with my ORION II tonight and heard KSL5 radio in Utah
> which broadcasts on 1160 KHz.  That would be 900 KHz below their broadcast
> frequency.  I'm curious about this and wonder what exactly I'm listening
to.
>
> Besides, it is time to talk about something besides headphones... :)
> Ron KA7U
>
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 13:23:56 -0600
From: "Brad Johnson" <aa5ch at cox.net>
Subject: [TenTec] FS: Omni VI With Factory Option 3
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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For Sale:

Omni VI With Factory Installed Option 3
SN: 4A10193
Optional Ten Tec Filters Installed: 217, 219, 282, 285, and 288
DC Power Cord

The radio is in very good / excellent condition. The person I purchased it
from did not have a Ten Tec hand microphone but sent along a noise canceling
truck driver's mic that I'll be happy to include at no extra charge...hi!  I
do have the accompanying manual and it is in fair condition,  as the
previous owner had made numerous notations in it and the clear plastic cover
is torn. I did not receive it in its original box, so I do not have it. 

The only electrical / mechanical / cosmetic flaws I am aware of consist of a
few minor scratches to the top cover and the tuning knob has a bit of a
wobble to it; otherwise, it seems to be in perfect working order and was in
operation in my shack yesterday. I just don't have room to keep everything I
want to play with within arm's reach it takes up allot of room.     

I'm asking $1000 plus UPS shipping and insurance costs from Arkansas. I will
accept postal money orders or PayPal.

Thanks and 73,

Brad
AA5CH 

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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:32:00 -0800 (PST)
From: John Nason / NA9U <na9u at arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] LW receiver
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
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That is almost assuredly an image based around the 450
khz IF or multiples thereof.  I am awaiting my Orion
II and cannot explain why it is happening specifically
but this must have something to do with a lack of
image rejection.  Are you using the sub receiver or
the main?

73,
John NA9U

--- Ron <ron at morell.us> wrote:

> Listening on 260 KHz with my ORION II tonight and
> heard KSL5 radio in Utah
> which broadcasts on 1160 KHz.  That would be 900 KHz
> below their broadcast
> frequency.  I'm curious about this and wonder what
> exactly I'm listening to.
> 
> Besides, it is time to talk about something besides
> headphones... :)
> Ron KA7U
> 
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