This is probably a good time to review the problems I would most like to see
fixed in the v. 2 firmware, especially in the Orion II:
* S-Meter accuracy/linearity
* Notch (automatic and manual) inside AGC loop
* More of a 'nexus' between the audio level settings in the headphones and
speakers
These are my "big three", although I realize that many folks have their own
personal favorites. For my full 'Fix It' list and other info about the
Orion II, please stop by my website at www.N6IE.com .
Ron,
N6IE
www.N6IE.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Ewing - AA6E" <aa6e@ewing.homedns.org>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Repaired and Back to V1.373b5
Mark Erbaugh wrote:
...
One thing TT could do to make the situation better is to license the
code to third party developers, or better yet, make it available to all
under some open source license.
Mark
It may go against ham culture, but I suggested (long ago) that TT should
sell a support contract for Orion firmware (and maybe hardware). That
would help keep the development wheels turning. To me, it would be
worth $100 a year to get real progress. Of course, there would be
problems running such a program - how do you prevent freeloading, etc.
An open source (community-based) support process would be even better,
but that does not seem to be part of the TT philosophy. Some of their
competitors are doing better on this.
73 Martin AA6E
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