Well, Tom -W4BQF- and I are not that different I suppose. I'm turning 69
and have been operating CW about 50 or so years and my hearing has it's
limitations. I mostly use my old Vibroplex Blue Racer and my speed may be
typically around 20 to 25 wpm ( haven't tried to measure it). Also, I prefer
to not run full QSK.
I've been trying to listen carefully to the sound and it sounds like a
relay (probably a reed type) and --with the audio turned off-- it is quite
noticeable from the top of the rig in the vicinity of the speaker. I can't
determine exactly where without removing the cover. It sounds just like the
Omni VI (upgrade 3) did before being able to turn the relay off. I would
guess that some relays are more noisy than others or that the acoustical
environment that the rig is in plays a role. Whatever--- maybe Ten-Tec would
like to offer a comment?
73,
Troy, W6HV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tommy" <aldermant@alltel.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion relay
> Yes, I agree.
>
> I have owned an Omni C, Omni D, six Corsair 2's, a great Omni 6, five
> IC-781's, and now the Orion, every one of which used the same type of
relay.
> I understand what the relay is used for as I always use full QSK, and I
> understand what they sound like. My Orion makes NO NOISE of any kind when
> I'm sending CW in the full QSK mode, be it at 20wpm or at my Orion's top
> speed of 80 wpm. However I admit, at age 65 and after having operated CW
for
> the past 53 years, my hearing has probably degraded because my in-head
copy
> speed is now below 100 wpm. But to me, if I have to shut down the audio
and
> then place my ear on the radio to find out if the relay is clicking, the
> d**ned thing is quiet, as I normally operate in a standard sitting
position
> WITHOUT my head laying on the radio.
>
> Tom - W4BQF
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