[TenTec] Orion II Questions

[Barry N1EU]

Dave, you'll probably get a bunch of comments.  I find the AGC settings
very non-critical and just leave them at default.  What IS important, is to
use relatively high AF Gain and low RF Gain.  First, find your AF Gain
setting: turn preamp on, ATT off, and set RF Gain to 100 and tune in a
strong s9++ signal.  Set the AF Gain to the maximum listening level that is
comfortably tolerable.  Now, leave your AF Gain setting there.  Back off
the RF Gain so that you just hear the band noise.  You're good to go.  If
you want, read http://www.tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=565_566_588_rf_af_gain

I think #2 is normal and don't worry about it.  Enjoy the radio.

73, Barry N1EU

On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 6:08 PM, David and Dianne on Comcast <
dhhdeh at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I recently acquired an Orion II and am getting used to it more each day. I
> have two questions for any Orion users in the group.
>
> #1- I am using the factory default settings for the AGC fast, medium and
> slow values. Can anyone suggest any values that they use which may seem
> better? Is there a tutorial on-line or a repository of AGC values
> maintained anywhere for reference? I have not ventured into the
> programmable AGC world yet with the Orion II
>
> #2- In adjusting some… but not all menu values with the multi-knob
> encoder, I find that it sometimes generates a bit of “flutter” in between
> some value settings and seems a bit imprecise. Is this normal or should I
> investigate replacing the multi-knob encoder at some point? This Orion II
> is quite new dating to spring 2013 manufacture and was back to TT in
> November of this year for a check out by them with nothing noted by them in
> this regard. It’s not a biggie but I am curious if others have noticed this
> phenomenon.
>
> I came to the Orion II from the K3, which I still own and which I have
> held as the benchmark for HF RX performance since 2008. But this receiver
> is quite spectacular, very special and far more pleasing to my ears. Who
> knew!?! Just a joy to use. Digital RX that sounds like old-time analog RX.
> Well done TT!
>
> Thanks for any input that can be given on my two questions above.
>
> 73 de N1LQ-Dave
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