[TenTec] Is the Orion Noisy?

[Merle Bone]

Grant (NQ5T) wrote:
"Unfortunately (or some might argue, fortunately), some of the really hard
core CW contesters on this list are still using the Orion I, which we know
has an issue with the two most narrow roofing filters.  But I'd wager that
on the II, where that isn't an issue, they might take umbrage with Sherwoods
comments on that point.  Or not :-)"
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All of Rob Sherwood's comments in the quote were in reference to the Orion II (Not the Orion). If you read the full
text of Rob's post (Yahoo ICOM-7800 Group MSG# 4755) you will also find Rob's comment "After working with T-T, they redesigned the front end to my spec, and eliminated the two amps, and put all 7 roofing filters in one bank." I'm guessing Rob has a reasonable working knowledge of the performance issues of the  Orion and Orion II. As I recall, I also think he had some influence on the firmware not too long ago. Maybe someone else remembers?
73, Merle - W0EWM