[TenTec] Orion "bashing"

[Steve Baron - KB3MM]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bob finger" <finger at goeaston.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 00:33
Subject: [TenTec] Orion "bashing"


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> 
> The flavor of this reflector has changed over the past few months and 
> for that I am a bit sad.  I am a two year owner of an Orion.  I bought 
> the Orion because of what I read on this reflector.  Bill, Tommy and 
> Grant come to mind as thoughtful and honest in answering lots of 
> questions by lots of folks.  I like to think that since I have learned 
> much from them that I too have helped others with their decision, or 
> with understanding the Orion operation.
> 
> Tommy said it very well.  Just because we discuss problems does not mean 
> he (we) are bashing the item.  No other manufacturer that I know of 
> monitors the traffic like TT does this one.  TT is working on the very 
> minor and a few major issues, and when they are ready the next firmware 
> release will make it a much better radio....and the bashing, discovering 
> new problems, finding work arounds, learning how to get the most out of 
> the radio etc etc etc will start all over again.
> 
> Yes, most of the discussed items are for many of us are a 1 or 2 on a 
> 100 scale.....that should not discourage anyone.  I know it does and so 
> be it.  Orion owners are better for it, and I am certain that the Orion 
> will be better for it in the long run. 
> 
> I hope and pray that we continue this very valuable discussion in civil 
> terms and we respect one anothers opinions, even if we disagree. 
> 
> Okay, I now will get off my soapbox.  73 bob de w9ge

Don't slip on the soap.<gr> Just write more WP's.

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