[TenTec] Orion 2 Autotuner

[Douglas Shock]

I happen to like not having memories. And, this has to be one of the best
autotuners I have ever used. It tunes when my other rigs and external AT
can't.

I don't miss the memories at all!


On 3/19/06, Grant Youngman <nq5t at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > ..the Orion 2 ... antenna tuner does NOT
> > have memories.
>
> Correct
>
> > The Orion transmits 20 watts when "Tune" is depressed.
>
> Correct
>
> > ... why did Tentec go [to] ... (memories versus resetting)
>
> Who knows.  The original Orion used an OEM tuner card from LDG (no
> memory).
> I haven't actually looked at the board in my II to see how it's marked,
> but
> T-T supposedly changed their source, or now make it themselves.
>
> >  ...does the Orion 2 contribute to an
> > unnecessary amount of tuning up and QRM?
>
> It takes 1-2 seconds.  You're going to generate a LOT more tuneup QRM
> tuning
> the big manual tuner on the antenna side of your amp.
>
> > I was thinking maybe the antenna tuner has a very broadband
> > range
>
> It is dependent on the tuner, the antenna, and the size of your frequency
> wanderings.  From one end of the BAND to another, you'll probably have to
> retune.  But tune in the center of the CW range, for example, you will
> probably not have to tune but once -- depending on your antenna, etc. of
> course.
>
> > In contests with my FT 1000D I tune from one end of the band
> > to the other, calling DX and contest stations as I hear them.
>
> But you may be able to hear more of them on the Orion.  Everything is a
> tradeoff :-)
>
> > Yes, I know memories would add to the cost
>
> You can purchase an internal memory tuner for the Orion from LDG, if
> that's
> a critical factor for you. It's less expensive than the Tentec tuner
> option.
> I've been told it doesn't have quite as much matching range, but haven't
> looked at it closely.
>
> > appreciated so I can brag about my newly ordered Orion 2.
>
> There are other things to brag about :-)  Hope you enjoy your radio.
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
>
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