[TenTec] Orion II

[Wayne White]

I thought the whole idea of the Orion was to produce a radio that would never be obsolete, a radio that
can always be upgraded, never growing old.  The JA gear was used as an example of radios that were always
being upgraded by bringing out new models.  Inference was Orion would never be like this.  The original Orion
still has many unresolved issues, so an owner wouldn't think he has an obsolete radio until all the bugs are removed
or reduced to an acceptable number.  What a shock to find out that the Orion is being discontinued, before it's
had a chance to be finished?  Now some argue that the JA companies bring out newer rigs all the time.  Problem is,
Ten Tec sold the Orion as a longer term radio that could always be upgraded over the internet.  Guess we'll have to
see if the new firmware works as it should, and we'll watch the value of our Orions slip into oblivion with the likes of 
the
756,Pro,ProII.  Original Orion hasn't been on the market that long, when you take into account all of the glitches and 
various
fixes.  Good luck to all with your boatanchors...

Wayne White
WA7FKV