[TenTec] TenTec OrionII vs Orion

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Bill makes good points, but for the benefit of newcomers and others  
unfamiliar with the radios, we should probably add, by way of clarification,  that 
the Orion v2 and Orion II firmware are similar but not mutually  
compatible.  Orion v2 firmware will not run in the Orion II, nor vice  versa.  And 
yes, bringing John back was definitely a good move.
 
73 Ray W2RS
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/21/2010 8:34:34 P.M. GMT Standard Time,  
btippett at alum.mit.edu writes:

In my opinion hardware differences are insignificant, especially if  
you use the Inrad #352 600 Hz roofing filter in the original  
Orion.  The primary difference is firmware.  Orion can use v1 or  v2 
firmware but Orion II can only use v2 firmware.  IMHO v1.373b5 in  
Orion is better than the v2 firmware, but I sold my unit before John  
Henry's latest versions became available.  The v2 display driver is  
much better however.  Hopefully John will eventually take the best  
parts of v1 and v2 and give you the best of both worlds!

Ten-Tec made a very wise move in bringing John Henry back!

73,  Bill   W4ZV

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