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[TenTec] ORION 565 v 3.025 Observation

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Subject: [TenTec] ORION 565 v 3.025 Observation
From: Mike Gorniak <radionorthstar@gmail.com>
Reply-to: RadioNorthStar@gmail.com, Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:21:01 -0600
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I've noticed something unusual on version 3 with my Orion 565. When using the stock sub receiver, it's almost impossible to find "zero beat" when tuned to an AM station while in the SSB modes. When using previous versions of the firmware, it is easy to hear the "swishing" or "chuffing" sound when approaching zero beat while in either the USB or LSB modes. With version 3, that sound is simply not there. I've noticed this on WWV as well as with shortwave broadcast stations. I sometimes use the USB or LSB modes on AM signals to eliminate interference. I also use WWV this way to check the receiver calibration.
Has anyone else noticed this?

Tnx es 73, Mike, NM7X

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