[TenTec] Wish List for ORION-III

Barry N1EU barry.n1eu at gmail.com
Tue Apr 8 08:27:32 EDT 2014


Nicely spec'd Rick.  I would add: don't undersize the radio and give up
ergonomics in the process.  For example, the Orion's VFO/ANT switch matrix
(lower left) is genius.  If anything, give it more real estate and add
Main/Sub Audio and take that function out of the Audio Menu and on to the
front panel.

I agree with not needing a front panel panadapter - use the PC's monitor
for that.

And STEREO Rx Line Outs please, like the 565 had before the 566 dropped
them.

I agree with Carl in theory about DDC/DUC being the future, but I think the
development hurdle makes it impossible for TT and most other
manufacturers.  Flex isn't selling that many 6K's due to price and current
lack of features.

73, Barry N1EU


On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 12:02 PM, P C A <xtraham58 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Great ideas RICK. I like the modular concept, and what you want when you
> want.
>
> >
> > I hope Barry is right.
> >
> >
> >
> > Although we've been through all of this before, we are all a bit farther
> > down the road than we were a year ago.
> >
> >
> >
> > I don't have much use for a band scope, but understand and accept that
> it is
> > a very necessary option for many, perhaps most.  However, IMO, if you
> want
> > to keep the size of the radio to a decent size, similar to the OMNI VII,
> > then there isn't enough room for a big screen AND the rest of the info
> that
> > needs to be displayed.  There is no sense in having a tiny (useless)
> display
> > like on the FTdx-5000.
> >
> >
> >
> > FEATURES:
> >
> > .        Modular design with a low entry-level price  (like the K3)
> >
> > .        Optional 2nd RX
> >
> > .        Optional External Pan-Adapter (like the K3)
> >
> > .        IF output wired to the back panel for d-i-y SDR Pan-Adapters
> >
> > .        DOWNWARD CONVERSION first IF
> >
> > .        Room for ALL roofing filter options (15/6/2.4 kHz + 600/300 Hz).
> >
> > .        Decent sized S-Meter that older OM's can read
> >
> > .        Bright WARNING when in SPLIT mode.
> >
> > .        Dual Keying circuits (2-cable loop, and AMP Key with menu
> > adjustable lead and hang times)
> >
> > .        ALL Amp keying connections utilize RCA Phono (NOT DIN).
> >
> > .        Separate RF and AF Gain Controls
> >
> > .        Separate RIT Knob (not multi knob)
> >
> > .        RX LINE OUT/IN for pre-selector or Noise Canceller
> >
> > .        EXT RX ANT line with its own reed relay to remove it and ground
> the
> > RX antenna in TX mode
> >
> > .        OPTIONAL ATU with memory;  SWR 10:1
> >
> > .        Final Amp rated for full power at SWR of 3:1 (at least)-
> probably
> > means using 24 or 48v FETS.
> >
> > .        QUIET FAN - I like the external fan solution of the OM7 and OR.
> >
> > .        CAT Interface:  if and only if we can get Alex to write an
> Omni-Rig
> > driver, I prefer USB.  If not, then RS-232.
> >
> > .        NIC interface (for remoting)
> >
> > .        IMO, I like lighter colors like the OM6.  Easier to read labels
> > than on the black panels.
> >
> > .        Orange Dot  ;-)
> >
> > .        I'm sure there are some needs for the guys working digital
> modes,
> > but I will let them define that.
> >
> >
> >
> > I think the "modular" is important.
> >
> > People can buy and pay for the options the like and need.
> >
> > Also, people can buy a base model earlier, and expand over a year or two.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> >
> > (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> >
> >
> >
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