[TenTec] Orion Firmware- perhaps something positive!

[Rick W]

In January of 2009 I joined the Omni VII group on Yahoo.  I did not, and still do not, own an Omni VII., however, I had heard a lot of good things about the Omni VII firmware development.  As an Orion (565) owner this caught my interest.

As I monitored the Omni VII list it was quite refreshing to see how Ten-Tec, represented by John Henry, took an active part.  User's remarks and suggestions were openly discussed and often incorporated into the next firmware release.  Quite a contrast from the way Orion firmware seemed to have developed in recent years.

Like other Orion owners I have openly voiced my concerns about the lack of adequate firmware "fixes" for the Orion and Orion II.  At times I almost threw in the towel and moved on but now I am encouraged.  I definitely see the return of John Henry to Ten-Tec as a positive addition.  I also feel that for John Henry to come on both the Ten-Tec reflector and the Orion Yahoo Group this week as a BIG step forward.

Hopefully this will mark the start of a new approach to Orion firmware development.  I know that others may not agree but, in my eyes, the events of the last few days have made me more positive about the future of my Orion than I have been for a long time!

 73,
Rick
VE7TK


Website: http://www3.telus.net/ve7tk



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