[TenTec] ORION, THE TERRIBLE 12

[Bernard(wtrone)]

    I think that many of these negative comments are the result of 
expectations which were just too high.  Anyone who has read these boards 
knows that there have been and continue to be a few problems with the Orion. 
Whether these problems are big or small or even noticed, really depends on 
your operating habits and modes.  I have had my Orion for over a year now 
and the only problem that I notice is the power meter fall off.  That just 
doesn't bother me.  I understand other problems are more bothersome to some 
who use the Orion differently than I.

    I agree that some of these problems should never have been there in the 
first place and that most of them should have been fixed by now.  I fully 
understand some of your frustration.  But, the bottom line rests on two 
significant observations:

    1. You could have spent $10,000 or more on the new Icom or, more 
recently the new Yaesu.  How much frustration is $7000+ worth to you?

    2. With the possible exception of the K-2, you can't find a ham receiver 
that is better than  the Orion (jury is still out on the new Yaesu).  How 
much are those close in receiver numbers worth to you?

    Just one man's opinion.

            73s,


            Bernard, WA4OEJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Dunbar" <jdunbar28 at mchsi.com>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 6:14 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORION, THE TERRIBLE 12


> Tim,
>
> You are probably correct.
>
> There is too much good technical information on TEN TEC products that can 
> be
> shared over the long run for the benefit of everyone.
>
> So, I retract, my previous email comment.
>
> I don't own an ORION yet, however, from the discussions with many of the
> operators that do have the ORION, it appears to a fabulous radio.
>
> And with scheduled firmware upgrades over time, I am sure that it will 
> only
> get better.
>
>
>
> Jim
>
> K4PV
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of k3hx at juno.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 11:35 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORION, THE TERRIBLE 12
>
>
> A bit severe, don't you think.
>
> Perhaps a moderator for the list would be in order.
>
> Someone with a thick skin, quick wit and who suffers fools gladly.
>
> 73
>
> Tim colbert  K3HX
>
> PS  Know Crestview well.  Assigned to Aux Field #3 (now Duke Field)
>
>    66-68.  Used to go into Crestview to the movie and heard the gunfire
>
>    ring out from different sides of town on Saturday night.
>
>
>
> -- "Jim Dunbar" <jdunbar28 at mchsi.com> wrote:
> I recommend that the TEN TEC reflector be shut down.
>
> Jim Dunbar
> K4PV
> Senior Electrical Engineer
> Advanced Programs Division
> AeroSpace Integration Corporation
> Crestview, Florida
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Jerry Volpe
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 9:08 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORION, THE TERRIBLE 12
>
>
> I don't get it. There has never been a perfect Ten-Tec. There has never
> been a perfect Icom... Kenwood.... Yaesu... Collins... whatever. Don't
> say there was otherwise why did you get something else?
>
> There are sooo many Ten-Tec products to discuss.... but so many 'others'
> turned off by this continuous... "going nowhere" Orion banter. Why not
> just establish bug and wishlists for each version of the firmware....
> somewhere! And then get on with discussing new things?
>
> We don't have to paint a 'rosy picture'. Discussion good and bad is
> 'good'. But there is a point of over doing anything. And for gosh
> sakes... if you no longer have a Ten-Tec or are not planning to perhaps
> get one there really isn't any reason for you to post here. It simply
> isn't constructive.
>
> Those are my thoughts.... I am about 30 seconds from removing myself
> from this list as it doesn't  seem to have all that much to offer those
> of us that use other Ten-Tec gear and are looking for ways to use it 
> better.
>
> KG6TT
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