[TenTec] Orion computer control software

[John Bescher]

John,


I have an Orion II and it is by far the best rig I've ever known.  I have to leave out Elecraft K3S, never had one but that would be on my list if I was going to replace my Orion.


Your questions are about remote control of the Orion.  This is beyond my scope, all operating has been done direct but I hope the following will be of some help to you.


I use N3FJP software which has function keys to send cw on the  Orion with a keyer such as Winkeyer.  What you send is completely programable with the N3FJP software including sending cw by keyboard.  


I have a voice keyer by MFJ but hardly use it.  Just as easy to use the voice software memories on Orion.


The Winkeyer is another winner. It is available as a kit, easy to put together and inexpensive.


Essentially the pc under control of N3FJP keys the  Winkeyer which then keys the Orion. I suppose latency due to computer interaction is minimized with the buffer of the Winkeyer.   


If you have never used N3FJP you are in for a pleasant surprise. It is intuitive, easy to use and bullet  proof.  Through the years of my use and that of our Citrus County Amateur Radio Club field day, I haven't lost a single QSO due to shut downs, different operators, even emergency shut down due  to June thunderstorms.  


If you have any other questions, please reply my email: n4dxi at arrl.net


Hope this helps.....73   John Bescher, N4DXI



-----Original Message-----
From: John Geiger <af5cc2 at gmail.com>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sun, Feb 25, 2018 5:34 pm
Subject: [TenTec] Orion computer control software

Does anyone on the list know of computer control software for the Ten Tec
Orion that will let you control the CW memories and voice keyer memories
through the software?  I have been looking around on the internet but
haven't found any yet.  N4PY software has its own memories built in from
what I understand, but then I would need a separate keyer box between the
radio and computer.

I am getting my station set up for remote control over the internet and
trying to keep it as simple as possible. The Orion looks like a great rig
and would definitely think about getting one if the CW keyer and voice
keyer could be run by software.

73 John AF5CC
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