[TenTec] rig durability?

[Barry N1EU]

The Orion2 566 seems to be free from the main two maladies of the Orion
565, LCD and encoder issues.

On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 9:43 PM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu at gmail.com> wrote:

> My experience with the Orion 565 is that it's not uncommon for them to
> develop issues in these areas:
>
>    - LCD screen losing contrast and/or brightness
>    - Malfunctioning of encoder connectivity: RIT, MULTI, Tuning
>    - Electrolytic capacitors on A9 power distribution board need
>    replacement
>    - Battery needs replacement
>
> The second two issues are easily dealt with.  I would consider its
> reliability as slightly below average but its performance way, way, way
> above average.
>
> 73/HNY,
> Barry N1EU
>
> On Sun, Jan 3, 2016 at 9:15 PM, denton sprague <denton at oregontrail.net>
> wrote:
>
>> currently have a TT orion and omni 7 that work fb…except for flakey 2nd
>> receiver in orion…
>> wonder how well these two rigs compare to any modern solid state
>> transceiver in terms of longevity and durability, regardless of make?
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