Many thanks Bob, it looks as though we are using basically the same
settings.
73, John de VK2XGJ
Sometimes I pretend to be normal, but it gets boring.
So I go back to being me!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Digital on Orion II
> In review of the suggesting values, I would suggest the following:
>
> AGC should be ON.
>
> ATTN should be 0 or off. There's no likelihood of overload unless you
> have
> a station on the same band within 3 to 5 miles.
>
> RF Gain depends on antenna efficiency, typically 30% to 75% depending on
> local noise.
>
> Set level from computer/interface such that power output in PSK is 30 to
> 50
> watts with no ALC action. SP should be OFF.
>
> Should produce great results.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Simon" <jrsimon@ozemail.com.au>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 4:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Digital on Orion II
>
>
>> Many thanks for the reply Peter. I've set my OII up the same way ie User
>> I
>> is voice and User 2 is for Digital. I'll send you a copy of my settings
>> tomorrow as it's a little late for this elderly lad to be looking at
>> small
>> typings.
>>
>>
>> 73, John de VK2XGJ
>> Sometimes I pretend to be normal, but it gets boring.
>> So I go back to being me!
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Peter Frenning [OZ1PIF]" <peter@frenning.dk>
>> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Digital on Orion II
>>
>>
>>> John Simon skrev:
>>>> I know this question may have been asked before but I can't find any
>>>> reference to the answers.
>>>> My newfound friend, a TT Orion II, is set up for Digital work, ie
>>>> PSK31,
>>>> RTTY, Packet etc, I have all the correct conections etc and everything
>>>> seems
>>>> to work. The manual gives little help though in the correct setting
>>>> for
>>>> digital work through a soundcard. This radio is totally new to me in
>>>> that I
>>>> can modify any/all settings from A to Z and I'm learning all the time.
>>>> Settings such as AGC, ALC, Audio Gain etc. So if some kind lads would
>>>> advise
>>>> me on some of their settings I'd appreciate the help.
>>>>
>>>> 73, John de VK2XGJ
>>>> Sometimes I pretend to be normal, but it gets boring.
>>>> So I go back to being me!
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>> Hi John, congrats on your new friend! I got mine about 4 weeks ago!
>>> I've designated "User 1" settings for Phone and "User 2" for Digital
>>> modes, that makes for an easy shift from one to the other.
>>>
>>> Mostly I work JT65A, WSPR and PSK31 at low power.
>>> I've connected my Soundcard interface (a SignaLink USB) to the "AUX"
>>> connector.
>>> Important settings:
>>> AUX input gain 40
>>> TX Audio Src AUX
>>> Bandwidth 1800
>>> Line Out Src Main
>>> Line Out Level Low
>>> AGC Off
>>> RF Gain 100
>>> ATTN 12dB (normally)
>>>
>>> It works very well, with signals in WSPR mode down to -33dB decoded
>>>
>>> PWR setting varies but from "1" to "25" mostly.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Vy 73 de OZ1PIF/5Q2M, Peter
>>>
>>> ** CW: Who? Me? You must be joking!! **
>>> email: peter(no-spam-filler)@frenning.dk
>>> http://www.frenning.dk/oz1pif.htm
>>> Ph. +45 4619 3239
>>> Snailmail:
>>> Peter Frenning
>>> Ternevej 23
>>> DK-4130 Viby Sj.
>>> Denmark
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