I love my Orion’s and the front panel is perfect to keep on using.
Ken
> On Feb 21, 2017, at 18:11, Arthur Lewis <wa8vsj@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> *Hi Mike,*
>
> *I also agree that the Orion and Orion II is fine for future use. I really
> like the layout and the ability to use it easily in almost every radio
> situation.*
>
> *Good luck in the Ten Tec future.*
>
> *Art WA8VSJ*
>
> On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 5:01 PM, Steven Kline <skline4@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi Mike,
>>
>> Hang in! I’ve invested heavily in TenTec over the years.
>>
>> Have a pair of Orions (565 and 566) and Alpha 8100 I bought new from old
>> TT company and Alpha, before RKR.
>>
>> I like current physical layout of Orion and Orion II. The functional
>> layout using multi-function encoders seems a tad weak. I’ve encountered
>> several encoder failures in both of my radios, maybe just the luck of the
>> draw, perhaps. I don’t consider myself a heavy/abusive pusher on the
>> encoder. I’m not sure current encoders can sustain the “quantity of
>> push’s” over an extended ownership period. I tend to keep my radios once I
>> find what I like… so longevity and maintenance is bigger decision factor
>> for me.
>>
>> Love operating my ORIONs, wish the footprint was smaller, hi. I know that
>> doesn’t fit well in keeping with same form factor mold.
>>
>> Best 73,
>> Steve - W5JK
>>
>>
>>> On Feb 21, 2017, at 2:36 AM, Mike Dishop via TenTec <
>> tentec@contesting.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Without any distraction or off topic replies, I want to know if the
>> Orion III can use the same front panel with the same controls and features
>> / buttons/ knobs and user interface.
>>> The screen will be different, the guts will be different, the box may be
>> different, and all of this does not matter.
>>> All I want to know is if I can use the same expensive injection mold for
>> the front. If the answer is no then we will have to use a painted front
>> like certain other people use.
>>> This is not telegraphing that an O3 is eminent, under development or any
>> other speculation. Is the O2 front panel OK or not OK. that is all I want
>> to know.
>>> 73 DE N8WFF
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