[TenTec] ORION II the right rig for SSB ?

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Regarding average power output, different ALC attack/release time constants 
within different radios will have a marked effect on average power. 
Secondly, those commenting are likely using different metering systems which 
themselves will show different values, again due to dynamic response of the 
meter and associated circuits.

If one should want higher average SSB power then consider a configuration 
for reduced transmit bandwidth, turn up the mike gain, and engage the speech 
processor.

73
Bob, K4TAX


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Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:07 AM
Subject: [TenTec] ORION II the right rig for SSB ?


> Hello,
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> I made my subscription to this reflector with the intention to buy an 
> ORION
> II on a short term and I try to get as much as possible inputs and 
> comments
> from TT Orion II users.
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> As my operation is for 99% SSB, DX, big Pile-Ups and contests I am
> especially looking for comments from TT users with SSB experiences.
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> I got the opportunity to use a FT-2000 during several months, all in all 
> an
> unit with nice features, but the voice compressor is mediocre and the
> average power output, Talk Power, is quite low compared to other rigs.
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> In the archives of this reflector and reviews on Eham I found also 
> negative
> comments regarding the average SSB power output of the Orion II.
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> I sent a mail to Ten Tec and got following answer back:
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>>I went and read these -- I don't think there is any merit to that.  I
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>>would say they just need to turn up the mic gain -- there is no issue
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>>with average power output on SSB being any different than any other
>
>>transceiver.  Scott  W4PA
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> This answer could not convince me actually to order the Orion.
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> I hope to find here users comments and advices helping me to make my 
> buying
> decision.
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> Looking forward for the comments with the intention to become shortly 
> member
> of the Ten Tec family.
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> Best 73
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> Ben
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> ON5GQ
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