It's a matter of principal for me...
If ARRL does not re-do the OII test using the new rules, I will not be
re-newing my subscription.
If they want to re-do the others that would be the right thing to do as
well.
I know they probably don't care, and that's fine.
(I will call them next week to explain my position)
73,
Lee, KC9CDT
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment' <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 6:30 pm
Subject: Re: [TenTec] ARRL Reviews
I have had some interesting private emails sent to me regarding this
thread.
They will remain private.
THERE IS A VERY SIMPLE WAY TO CONCLUDE THIS THREAD AND MAKE "EVERYBODY"
HAPPY.
REALITY CHECK:
Hans compiled a list of results of ARRL tests and published them to
his web
page
Some radios on the list were tested differently than other radios on
the list
People on the Ten-Tec reflector are unhappy with the implied
conclusion from
viewing the list (i.e. because of the position of the Orion 2) BTW,
I'm one of
the unhappy campers.
ONLY 3 transceivers on the list were tested under the old procedures
(Orion 2,
FT-9000C, and Icom-7000)
Anyone seriously interested in these specifications will not be
looking to buy
an Icom-7000
The FT-9000DX was tested later under the new test methodology, and it
is
probably fair to assume that the FT-9000C would fair quite the same if
it were
tested under the new test methodology.
THE BIG UNKNOWN IS, HOW WOULD THE TEN-TEC ORION 2 FAIR WHEN TESTED
WITH THE
NEW METHODOLOGY?
SOLUTION TO MAKE EVERYBODY HAPPY: ARRL TESTS THE ORION 2 AGAIN WITH
LATEST TEST
METHODOLOGY
They don't have to run an extensive test. Just run the tests using the
3 Hz
filter in the Spectrum Analyzer.
The Orion 2 is still a very actual transceiver.
It is still offered for sale as the top of the line transceiver from
Ten-Tec.
People interested in purchasing today want to be able to evaluate
transceivers
on an equal basis.
It makes all the sense in the world for ARRL to do this.
Joel, you can make this happen.
It shouldn't be a problem to get an Orion to do this. I'm sure you can
borrow
one.
I think in this case, the club will excuse the ARRL if they "borrow" a
transceiver for this test, rather than purchase one like they normally
do. Just
publish a disclaimer.
IMHO, this and only this will finally put this thread to rest.
73
Rick, DJ0IP
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