Re: [TenTec] Orion/O2 Drift Problem-who is interested in a fix?

["Rick Westerman, NJ0IP" <Rick@DJ0IP.de>]

Thanks Gary for confirming what I suspected.
As I said, I had no idea how much stability was necessary, but when I 
heard of the Orion (perceived) problem, I though "just turn it on a bit 
earlier".
73
Rick
DJ0IP

Gary Hoffman wrote:

> Well...I do PSK31 using a Corsair II.  My approach is to turn it on an hour
> or so early.
>
> Never have a drift problem.
>
> Its an interesting technical problem.  One with possible solutions.  But I'd
> rather have an Ethernet Interface in a modern radio than worry about a 20 Hz
> drift that settles right down.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken N9VV" <n9vv@wowway.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 11:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion/O2 Drift Problem-who is interested in a fix?
>
>
>  
>
> > PSK31, Olivia, and other digi modes DEPEND on stable signals on both
> > ends. Old time boat anchors are not generally used on digi modes due to
> > their drift and instability.
> > Ken N9VV
> >
> > Rick Westerman, NJ0IP wrote:
> >    
> >
> > > Maybe I'm missing something, but could someone explain to me why I need
> > > to fight a 20 Hz drift?
> > > Seems like you guys are brainstorming a lot of ways to spend excess
> > > money when my solution would be to turn the radio on a little earlier.
> > >
> > > I remember the days we used to have to chase people with drifting VFOs
> > > and now we are worried about 20 Hz.
> > >
> > > 73
> > > Rick
> > >
> > >      
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