Just wait until the new ICOM hits the market. The Tentec at $3300 will seem
like lunch money.
And should one decide to buy the new ICOM, just remember, one could have
bought 3 ORION's and ended up with 3 better radios and still money left over
for lunch.
73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "David LeDuc" <dleduc@adelphia.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:38 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Orion Sweep
> Yeah but the radio only costs $3300.
>
> Dave N1IX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jess Young
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:36 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] Orion Sweep
>
>
> The repetition rate varies, but seems to increase as spikes on the sweep
> display increase. It varies from roughly 2 to 10 clicks per second. A
> Master reset does not cure the problem. The sweep range seems to make
> no
> difference, and it occurs with either VFO in use. The same sound is
> heard
> using an 8 ohm headset. It cannot be heard on the speaker.
>
> Since it can only be heard on quiet bands with the volume up over
> halfway,
> it is not a major problem. I rarely use the sweep function anyway.
>
> Thanks, Jess W8JY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Grant Youngman
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 16:13
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] Orion Sweep
>
>
> > The phones are 72 ohm impedence. This clicking occurs in all modes
> > that I have used (USB, LSB, UCW & LCW). Filter selection does not
> > make a difference. It is noticeable on any quiet band with the volume
> > turned up above halfway.
>
> Interesting. Tried it again with the volume way up, but can't hear any
> clicks.
>
> What's the repitition rate?
>
> Probably worth some discussion with T-T if it does seem to be a radio
> issue. I don't recall anyone else mentioning something like that ...
> which
> doesn't mean there isn't a problem.
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
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