[TenTec] New Discussion Orion III Survey question

[Steven Kline]

Hi Mike,

Hang in!  I’ve invested heavily in TenTec over the years.

Have a pair of Orions (565 and 566) and Alpha 8100 I bought new from old TT company and Alpha, before RKR.  

I like current physical layout of Orion and Orion II.  The functional layout using multi-function encoders seems a tad weak.  I’ve encountered several encoder failures in both of my radios, maybe just the luck of the draw, perhaps.  I don’t consider myself a heavy/abusive pusher on the encoder.  I’m not sure current encoders can sustain the “quantity of push’s” over an extended ownership period.  I tend to keep my radios once I find what I like… so longevity and maintenance is bigger decision factor for me.

Love operating my ORIONs, wish the footprint was smaller, hi.  I know that doesn’t fit well in keeping with same form factor mold.

Best 73,
Steve - W5JK


> On Feb 21, 2017, at 2:36 AM, Mike Dishop via TenTec <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
> 
> Without any distraction or off topic replies, I want to know if the Orion III can use the same front panel with the same controls and features /  buttons/ knobs and user interface.
> The screen will be different, the guts will be different, the box may be different, and all of this does not matter.
> All I want to know is if I can use the same expensive injection mold for the front.  If the answer is no then we will have to use a painted front like certain other people use.
> This is not telegraphing that an O3 is eminent, under development or any other speculation.  Is the O2 front panel OK or not OK. that is all I want to know.
> 73 DE N8WFF
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