I really don't have any of the problems with the latest firmware update that
folks talk about on this reflector. I do try to create many of the problems
that are discussed. I have recreated some of the 'quirkier' bugs reported
from the past........
I don't quite agree that if 100% of the folks upgrade then 100% of the folks
have the problem. To many variables in the hamshack, the hamshack
environment, the operator, the ability of the operator to understand, and so
on....................
Spent too much time in my career in managing the design and testing of
integrated sofrware/hardware military systems to make such a
statement....... The fact that I haven't witness the problem doesn't mean
that it is not a problem, or it is a problem......... I just do not have the
problems.... And I don't have RFI in my shack either.
This Orion is my first TenTec, and I am very impressed with it. My past
four DX rigs were a Kenwood TS930 and TS940, and Icoms IC765 and
IC775......Believe me, the TenTec has been flawless compared to 3 of those
four rigs.
Ron......NU1U
Concerning the 7800, folks who can afford and do drop 10 grand or more for
hobby toy tend to be positive about life; i.e., they don't tend to be
negative as the general U.S. ham population appears to be. That is an
observation that I have made in my 41 years of being a Ham........
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Tommy
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 07:52
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion
Benard,
Since the problems are firmware related, then 100% of the Orions that are
kept updated, have the problem. The fact that you have "NO"
problems, speaks for itself.
Tom - W4BQF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernard(wtrone)" <wtrone@comcast.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion
> I really wonder what percentage of Orion's have these problems?
> I have
> had mine since March of last year and have had NO problems with
> it. It
> works just like it should.
>
> However, I don't jump and download each software revision as it
> is
> released. I wait a month or so before I try it. That way I can
> decide if I
> want it and judge what the difficulty with it may be. I do the
> same thing
> with upgrades from Microsoft.
>
> It would be interesting to know how many Orions there are
> versus how
> many IC-7800s! I don't know about the rest of you, but I heard
> about a few
> problems that were discussed on the ICOM reflector. I don't care
> who makes
> it, you are not going to have a "perfect" software defined radio.
> Just wait
> until the new Yaesu radio hits the street!
>
> Just one man's opinion.
>
> 73,
>
>
> Bernard, WA4OEJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <KD7EFQ@aol.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 5:49 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion
>
>
>> Quote: "I'm really curious... which ham radio manufacturer out
>> there right
>> now,
>> offers the best firmware support?"
>>
>>
>> I hate to say this, but the IC-7800 is now on it's 3rd or 4th
>> update that
>> I've heard of, with no complaints yet that I've read anywhere.
>>
>> It's really disconcerting to see a topic like last month titled
>> "Orion
>> Flawless", and then as soon as a new firmware issue is released,
>> all the
> problems
>> seem to start all over again.
>>
>> My new rig purchase comparison now has another mark in the
>> IC756ProIII
>> column. 73.
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