[TenTec] Orion II Status Report

[K5XS at aol.com]

Gang,
   I am not given to giving testimonials, but after three months  of owning a 
new Orion II, I thought I'd offer my observations.
   In short, I am delighted.  The radio hasn't had a single  glitch that has 
given me pause to second guess my decision to buy it.   There are a (very) few 
minor points I'd like to see improved, but they border on  the trivial:
- I wish the S-meter were better calibrated.  It is clearly  "generous."
- The mic connector wiggles too much.  I peeked inside hoping I could  
tighten it, and I saw it is part of the front panel circuit board.  I wish  it were 
better supported.
  That's it.  The receiver is a dream, even for an old Omni VI  (and VI+) 
fan.  I find it quiet and I love the filtering scheme.  The  menus are very easy 
for me to make my way through.
   Contrary to what some have said, I find the spectrum sweep  display very 
useful, particularly on a quiet band when I am wondering if anyone  is on.
   Overall, I am a delighted Ten Tec customer (yet again).
Bernie Skoch
K5XS



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