Along these lines of buying a used Orion... Were there any modifications other than downloadable software changes since the Orion first shipped? I keep wanting to buy one...new mostly...and then some
Anybody have any experience with using the Orion on AM? I want to get on AM on 160M just a little and am looking for a way which will not offend (too much) the Plate Modulated guys. I can follow the
How much does one cost for just the parts? I have the oven and it is actually great...within about 20 Hz or so after being carefully set several times...varies that much day to month. Is the TCXO muc
No. They vary. You could probably fiddle with the transformer mounting or something. I find that the covers make a difference as to pressure on them, etc. The toothpick thing works usually. Chuck, KE
The Omni 6 manual had an interconnection diagram. I have one and asked TT (on the phone) for one on the Omni 6+ and was told that there wasn't one. I asked about one for the Omni 6 just for grins and
Just more of why we buy these TT rigs...it's kind of like you're part of the factory team...maintaining, testing, improving, discussing, modifying, moaning and groaning. I feel like buying an Orion j
I just bought a 238B and noticed that the schematic shows two 220pF in parallel for each stage of added capacitance to be switched in with the Low Z - High Z switch. In the parts list, they show what
I get good audio reports and use 2.8 Inrad filters with an ElectroVoice 664. Seems to work for me...the Schure 55S was also good, but I think a little too bass. I had to use the Yaesu 990 when I was
I noticed that when I used the battery in the 705 (got it used) with my Omni 6+, it went dead in a short time. When I used the mike without the battery the mike pulled the voltage down to around 4 vo
Can you send along a schematic? Chuck, KE9UW c-hawley@uiuc.edu -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.773 / Virus Database:
He just copied the email to us and actually sent it to TenTec service I notice... But, also I want to say that I have had an SWR board problem and had to replace an op amp on the 9 MHz board as well.
Mine was made in June of '97 and sold in August...ser # 06 A 1042 7. Note the 06 and the 7. It has surface mount on the 9 MHz board only...(I think). Chuck, KE9UW -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus
The pictorial is right. The un-plugged into pin is the rearmost (to the rear of the radio) pin outside of 34...the two connectors are tight together. Chuck KE9UW -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus F
Roger on that. However, it is actually the list and the solving of issues that has me very interested in the Orion. I have a 6+ and if it weren't for that I would have an Orion now (soon probably). I
Good info. I have the 564 and had to replace the surface mount components on one board. It isn't as bad as it seems like it's going to be at first glance. Just need a good bench lamp with a magnifier
I find a lot of similarities between TenTec loyalists and BMW Motorcycle loyalists. It's difficult to ignore someone advising to buy another brand when there are so many reasons to try the TenTec (or
They are probably still underpriced. Consider what else is available with those features. When they were sold new by Ten-Tec, they were probably also a bargain although the tuner did need some refine