[TenTec] rig durability?

[rick@dj0ip.de]

Maybe now that you've said that Barry . . . "maybe not anymore!"  JINX

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73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)



-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 2:04 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] rig durability?

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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