[TenTec] More Orion 2 Questions de W4TJE

[Jack Emerson]

I am slowly being pulled into the 21st century, one technology upgrade at a time. So now it’s time to for me to try some new things.

1 I would like to add some type of pan adapter to my Orion 2. I guess I can figure out on my own how to add a second monitor for that purpose, but I would appreciate any help regarding a pan adapter addition for the Orion 2. In short, what all do I need to make this work? I read somewhere that N4PY software is needed. Beyond that, pse help me to understand what else is involved.
I did see on youtube a demonstration with another brand of radio which seemed to incorporate cw skimmer with the pan adapter. Is this possible with the Orion 2?

2 I still use paper logs, and plan to continue doing so until I leave this world. But I’ve been playing around with morse runner, and see the need for computer logging when doing qso parties, and heaven forbid, if I ever actually decide to try to do a cw contest. So any suggestions on what logging program would most likely be compatible for state qso parties, the qcwa qso parties, the cwt tests, and contest logging would be appreciated.

3 I suppose this also means that if I can figure out how to download and set up this logging software, I’ll need to figure out how to use the keyboard to send my call, 599, etc. Is this simple to set up once the logging software has been installed?

I’m covering several different topics here, so feel free to reply to me direct if you want to at w4tje at wiredog.com

73 de Jack “1985 WAS MY BEST YEAR” W4TJE