The RX366 addition not only shines in diversity rx reception, it is a
significant tool for the contester who uses N1MM's SO2V mode. Now we have
another radio that has as good of a sub-receiver as its main receiver and can
get real serious about S&P with that Sub rx.
I have had a 566/RX366 combo going in contests now since September. I also
have a K3 with 2nd rx. They are very close in performance now that TT will
offer the RX366 to all. Plus the TT addition of the SAF (their term for an
APF, "Selective Audio Filter) in the later V3 software is a real plus. An
audio peaking filter for your 565/566 that will work on all modes. You
really have to hear it. Very impressive.
You Contesters (Dxers too) will really like the improvements that TT has
done.
More to come, I am sure.
73, Bob K8IA, President
Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
Club Call; N7AT
Website: _www.arizonaoutlaws.net_ (http://www.arizonaoutlaws.net/)
In a message dated 1/31/2012 11:05:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
kc9cdt@aol.com writes:
Eric,
Thanks for the info...very helpful.
I will be getting the RX366.
Even though I currently have no recv only antennas for Div. reception.
73,
Lee
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com>
To: tentec <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 12:04 pm
Subject: [TenTec] RX366 -- Yes or No?
A question regarding the cost and value of upgrading your Orion 565 or
Orion II 566 came up on the Orion565 reflector on Yahoo.
My response to that list is below. It may clarify matters...or not!
I will add that installing the board is an absolute no-brainer. No need
to
send it to Ten Tec to be done.
73,
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
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When making a decision as whether to go ahead with an enhancement or
upgrade to your existing station, comes down to need and value.
If you are a contester or DXer, the RX366 will be a welcome addition.
Having two matched, high performance receivers is a significant plus
when
it comes to operating both in a messy (i.e., crowded) band and one
populated with weak signals, where diversity reception makes the
difference
between hearing the other station and making the QSO.
Another misconception. You do *not* need additional filters to
effectively
use the RX366. The DSP code is extremely good.
Regardless of whether or not you purchase the RX366, you owe it to
yourself
to install the new version 3 firmware when it released. You will be
impressed by the scope of the enhancements, modifications, and fixes
that
were made, all in response to requests from the existing and potential
user
communities.
>From my perspective as a Ten Tec (and Elecraft and Yaesu) user and a
volunteer beta tester for a long time, both the version 3 firmware and
the
RX366 high performance receiver mark the re-introduction of the the
Orion
565 and Orion II 566 to the ham radio marketplace.
Eric W3DQ
Washington, DC
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