| > Bill,
> 
> I too just received my 301 fan kit today and read the same
> remark in the instructions.  
> 
> My experience so far with the ORION is that the PA heat sink
> stays pretty cool during casual operation and  even general
> rag chewing.  I have not operated in any contests and have not
> used any digital modes yet.  
>
Yeah.. I just thought it was an odd way to state it the way 
they did..  to me.. it almost conveyed the thought... " hey 
we appreciate getting your 40 bucks but you probably don't 
need this thing.. just unplug it if the noise bothers you"
I have 68 year old ears.. but to me, it is very quiet...
Congrats on the Orion.. I am still recovering from a new roof 
installation ($5000+) so I will have to struggle along with 
my Jupiter for a while.
Bill, W6WLB
PS: I did check you out in QRZ Bill, to see if you were a 
neighbor..  Your new call is similar to mine.. except I went 
for the initials instead of a form of my name..
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