[TenTec] K3 vs Orion One

[John]

Barry...

Interesting.  I was a beta user for the most recent release.  I did not find 
the SSB output issue to be fixed.  It would not "hold" the power level, 
especially when driving the amp.

73 John K4NP
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry N1EU" <barry.n1eu at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] K3 vs Orion One


> On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 9:02 AM, fraz1 <fraz1 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> Charles.....
>>
>>  Exactly why I sold my K3 and kept the Orion.  But, I could hear the
>> difference as well.  And, the s l o w and low SSB output was also an 
>> issue.
>
> The K3 ssb output issue was fixed in the previous firmware release.
>
> FWIW, I own both and enjoy using both rigs.  IMHO, the Orion does a
> few things better and the K3 does a few more things better.  The
> steady, rapid improvement of the K3 firmware has been most impressive.
> The K3 is a small radio with a small display, and that alone will
> rule it out for many users.  If small is not a problem for you, the K3
> has too many positive things going for it to be ignored if you're
> considering a new radio.  If you're considering a used radio,  the
> Orion is unbeatable.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
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