[TenTec] Any update on a replacement for the Orion II?

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

Carl,

Yes it works, but not fully.
There are two or three problems I always find when using software which
relies on OmniRig for its I/F.
One thing is, once under computer control, you cannot adjust the bandwidth
anymore using the rig's front panel knob.
Also, when trying to double click stations in the BandMap, it jumps to their
frequency, but changes the mode to USB (or maybe LSB - I forgot).  You then
have to hit mode switch once or twice (band dependent) to get back into CW
mode.

Other than that, it works.

73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)


-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Carl
Moreschi
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 8:31 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Any update on a replacement for the Orion II?

Rick,

Even though the Eagle only has a USB port, Windows makes that appear as a
normal comport.  So any program that is written for the Orion, can work with
the Eagle for simple things like logging.  Take a look at Windows Device
Driver list and turn your Eagle on and then off.  You will see a new comport
get added to the list and then get removed when you power off the Eagle.
OmniRig only needs a definition for it and the Orion may in fact work for
it.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com

On 4/5/2014 1:35 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> The PROBLEM with the Eagle is, it is not very popular, in general.
> If you are going alone, it's great.
> But if you are going on an expedition with 20 other guys, you need to 
> take rigs that people are familiar with an like.
> Ten-Tec has always been "different" and on expeditions, the boys don't 
> like different.
>
> Besides, although the USB connection is innovative, we pay the price.
> Many of the common software programs won't integrate properly with it 
> and that's a shame.
> Lots of programs use OMNIRIG as the rig I/F and they have yet to write 
> a driver for a USB rig.
> I tried to get them to do it but they replied with "write it yourself".
> You can generally run the program in Orion2 mode, but there will 
> always be things that don't work.
>
> On the other hand, everything works with the K3.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ron 
> Notarius W3WN
> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 6:44 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Any update on a replacement for the Orion II?
>
> Bry, let me put it this way...
>
> If I was going on a trip or a DXpedition, where size and weight of the 
> radio was a major consideration (such as air travel restrictions on 
> luggage), I would probably take a K3 with me, all else being equal.
>
> But if that wasn't the case, that is, physical size wasn't an issue... 
> I'd take my Omni VII or even the Omni VI+.  I'm just more comfortable 
> with the larger front panel and layout.
>
> And I wouldn't rule out the Eagle over the K3, I just haven't used one 
> enough to know if I'd like it under traveling conditions.  (Now, if 
> anyone wants to send me an Eagle to evaluate, I won't turn them 
> down... but that never happens...)
>
> 73, ron w3wn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Brian 
> Carling
> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2014 6:37 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Any update on a replacement for the Orion II?
>
> Do you mean that the ergonomics might bother some people ?
>
> Best regards - Bry Carling AF4K
>
>
>
>> On Apr 4, 2014, at 6:33 PM, Barry N1EU<barry.n1eu at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Bill Cotter<n4lg at qx.net>  wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> The Elecraft K3 is an incredible radio at a fair price point. You 
>>> can "accessorize" it to suit your wallet. With the panadaptor and 
>>> filter choices You should be able to improve on your present Orion-II
platform.
>> Sorry.  Agree with everything you say except the K3 is a lateral move 
>> and best be sure K3 ergonomics will be suitable to you.  I have done 
>> a serious amount of operating on both platforms.
>>
>> 73,   Barry N1EU
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