[TenTec] 7/20/05: Ten-Tec announces ORION II

[Tom Azlin, N4ZPT]

Hi Scott,

I must say I am a bit surprised.  when I was inside my Orion putting in 
the Inrad filter, it was clear to me that the boards could be easily 
replaced.  And when I had to change the battery in the processor that 
also seemed to be something that could be replaced.

So I am wondering what your upgrade policy will be.  I did notice that 
the specs as reported in the ARRL tests for the 7800 and 9000 are not 
much different than the Orion's specs.  I hope the Orion II will improve 
the tested specs.

I am looking forward to this discussion on the reflectors and to talking 
to you about this at the hamfest.

73, Tom Azlin n4zpt

Ten-Tec Inc. Amateur Radio Sales wrote:
> Ten-Tec is announcing the successor to the ORION transceiver today:  ORION II.
> 
> We anticipate the new transceiver will be ready for shipment by October 1.
> 
> There are a number of changes and enhancements to the new transceiver,
> and the retail price has increased.  I'm sure in the days and weeks ahead 
> numerous
> inquiries about the new rig will need to be answered by us - any questions 
> you have
> about the new rig I hope I (and we, at Ten-Tec) will be able to answer.
> 
> We are taking orders for the new rig effective immediately.
> 
> Please see the initial announcement at:
> http://radio.tentec.com/Amateur/Transceivers/TT565
> 
> Thanks again for your continuing support of Ten-Tec.
> 
> 73
> Scott Robbins, W4PA
> Amateur Radio Product Manager
> and all of us at Ten-Tec
>