Bernie,
I received my Orion II about three or so weeks after they came out. I have
been extremely pleased with the radio and have not had any major problems.
I operate FSK, CW, and SSB; probably a 15%, 45% and 40% in the
aforementioned modes.
There were some problems with the first couple of softwere releases, but
the major "bugs" have been fixed. I am quite sure their are other minor
glitches that are still there; they just don't affect the way I operate, nor
the majority of other owners.
One fact that I seem to have noticed in the posts on the reflector is the
radio might be more susptible to glitches and problems if you do not have a
descent ground. I have no idea what a "descent" ground is however.
To answer your question; yes, I think the radio is very reliable and I would
not hesitate to recommend buying one.
Dick K8ZTT
----- Original Message -----
From: <K5XS@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:54 PM
Subject: [TenTec] O-II Thoughts
> Guys and Guyettes,
> After many years of blissfully enjoying my Omni VI+, I am very close to
> buying an Orion II. In the process, I can't help but notice what appears
> to be
> an understandably long list of needed software fixes.
> I would greatly appreciate the group's sense of how those glitches
> affect
> you all. Generally speaking, do you find the latest release functionally
> solid? I'm not too worried about some of the minor things, but I
> wouldn't want
> to buy just yet if the radio has fundamental operating issues. Are there
> lock-ups? Are basic functions reliable? Is it ready for prime time?
> Thanks.
> Bernie K5XS
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