[TenTec] Orion II Noise Blankers

[John Nason / NA9U]

I have had good experiences with my 02 noise blankers.
 I think the DSP one seems to work better than the
hardware one.  That makes sense since the hardware is
broadband and sits before the DSP.  

73,
John NA9U

--- BobK8IA at aol.com wrote:

> Have had my Orion II a week now. Really a terrific
> radio. A real  contesters 
> and DXers tool, and thats about all I do.
>  
> One item that puzzles me is whether or not the two
> Noise Blankers  really 
> work, or maybe I have a problem here. 
>  
> First of all, I do have some line noise in the area.
> My old radio's  (IC-765) 
> noise blanker attacked that noise somewhat. At least
> you could tell it  was 
> doing "something". 
>  
> Both the hardware and software noise blankers in the
> Orion II dont  seem to 
> be doing much, if anything. The digital NR certainly
> operates as I can  hear 
> that one kick in.
>  
> I did a master reset and no difference.
>  
> Anyone else notice my problem?  
> 
> 73, Bob  K8IA
> 
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