[TenTec] Ten Tec 565 (AT) Advice Sought

[Barry N1EU]

On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 1:33 AM, k3hx at juno.com <k3hx at juno.com> wrote:

>
> 1. Suggested settings.  Years ago there was a list of settings to optimize
> the Orion I for CW operation.  I'd be grateful for such a list applicable
> to the upgraded software
>

Receiver settings were much more critical back in 2003-2004, not any
longer.  Just remember to use high AF Gain and low RF Gain and you'll be
fine.


> 2. Is there a way to make one of the CW memories suitable for calling
> CQ during a contest so:
>
> CQ TEST DE K3HX
>
> Pause and repeat until a paddle swipe stops the message.
>

No, as far as I know there's no repeat function in the memories.


>
> 3. Advice in using the SAF function.
>

CW: tune in signal first to match your sidetone frequency; engage SAF with
width 10-20hz and adjust center freq to your sidetone freq +/- to peak
signal

SSB/AM: set width to 300hz and adjust center freq for best readability


>
> 4. Advice in using the radio in a diversity reception mode.
>

Set RX and SUBRX to same VFO and different antennas.  Use stereo headphones
and set Audio to Main/L and Sub/R


>
> 5. What is the "fixed CW vs FSK" issue?
>

some bug that was fixed


73,
Barry N1EU