[TenTec] Orion computer control software

[John Geiger]

HI Carl,

Thanks for the reply, didn't mean to misrepresent your product.  I seem to
remember asking you about the control software for another radio and I
thought you told me it would need an external box.  Thanks for clearing
that up for me with the Orion.  Makes the Orion look more promising.  Does
your software have its own voice memories that the Orion can send also?

73 John AF5CC

On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 8:22 PM, Carl Moreschi <n4py3 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> You don't need a separate keyer box with my N4PY Oroon software.  My
> software does have its own memories but it uses the Orion's built in keyer
> to send the memories.
>
> The Orion firmware does not allow access to the Orion's built in voice
> keyer and memories.  So no software can provide exactly what you are asking
> for.
>
> But my software can at least provide this for CW.
>
> 73,
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 58 Hogwood Rd
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=58+Hogwood+Rd&entry=gmail&source=g>
> Louisburg, NC 27549
> www.n4py.com
>
> On 2/25/2018 7:54 PM, John Bescher via TenTec wrote:
>
>> 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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