[TenTec] O-II Thoughts

[Richard Williams]

Bernie,

I received my Orion II about three or so weeks after they came out.   I have 
been extremely pleased with the radio and have not had any major problems. 
I operate FSK, CW, and SSB; probably a 15%, 45% and 40%  in the 
aforementioned modes.

There were some  problems with the first couple of softwere releases,  but 
the major "bugs" have been fixed.   I am quite sure their are other minor 
glitches that are still there; they just don't affect the way I operate, nor 
the majority of other owners.

One fact that I seem to have noticed in the posts on the reflector is the 
radio might be more susptible to glitches and problems if you do not have a 
descent ground.   I have no idea what a "descent" ground is however.

To answer your question; yes, I think the radio is very reliable and I would 
not hesitate to recommend buying one.

Dick K8ZTT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <K5XS at aol.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:54 PM
Subject: [TenTec] O-II Thoughts


> Guys and Guyettes,
>  After many years of blissfully enjoying my Omni VI+, I am very close  to
> buying an Orion II.  In the process, I can't help but notice what  appears 
> to be
> an understandably long list of needed software fixes.
>  I would greatly appreciate the group's sense of how those glitches 
> affect
> you all.  Generally speaking, do you find the latest release  functionally
> solid?  I'm not too worried about some of the minor things,  but I 
> wouldn't want
> to buy just yet if the radio has fundamental operating  issues.  Are there
> lock-ups?  Are basic functions reliable?  Is  it ready for prime time?
>  Thanks.
> Bernie K5XS
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