The rx340 is a better SWL receiver than the Orion. This is because of the
excellent sync AM mode on the rx340 and also because you have filters that
go as wide as 16K on the rx340. If you want ultimate ham band operation,
the Orion has a much better close in dynamic range. But I have found the
rx340 to be an excellent ham band receiver. The Orion is just better when
you want to listen to an S3 signal very close to an S9+40 signal.
The bottom line is if you are going to do a lot more SWL'ing than hamming,
get the rx340. Otherwise get the Orion.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill KB9IV" <wmarvin@hickorytech.net>
To: "tentec" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 9:24 PM
Subject: [TenTec] RX 340 or Orion......that is the Question?
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'm in a dilemma (a nice one). I'll soon have the money to buy a used RX
340
> or a Orion. I do much more listening
> than talking, for those who have an Orion and used a 340.......which is
> suited better for receiving. Being the 340
> is a stand alone receiver are there any benefits gained? I do allot of SWL
&
> BCB Dx'ing too.
> To Jim in Hawaii, a guru on the 340 email me any observations, good/poor
on
> the radio. I can't find much info
> on either radio..........where the rubber meets the road. Features in use
> are very important to me.
> Any one can email me with their opinions or post them, all are welcome!
>
> Very 73,
>
> Bill KB9IV
>
> wmarvin@hickorytech.net
>
>
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