[ICOM] 756 pro III or Ten Tec Orion

[Kamar]

A minor point concerning the Orion; the "ORION is equipped with a total of
seven available crystal roofing filter slots. Four of the seven crystal
roofing filters are standard; three are optional. The standard roofing
filters included are 20 kHz, 6 kHz, 2.4 kHz, and 1 kHz."  I installed the
additional three optional roofing filters, which I am in the process of
ordering an INRAD to replace the optional TenTec's 500Hz filter that I
installed.

As far as price, I don't remember paying 4300 dollars for the radio, the
optional tuner and the optional three filters.  Current TenTec prices would
put the Orion at $3926 for those options; just about 500 dollars less than
the stated 4300 dollars.

I own two Icoms (765 and 775DSP) and they are sitting next to the Orion; but
the ORION blows both of them away in crowded contest and Dxpedition
conditions (it's that close in dynamic range that the Orion is designed
for).

Normally I wouldn't talk about other manufactures radios on this list, and I
apologize for doing so.  I believe that the 'minor' corrections had to be
made.


Ron .... NU1U

-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Dave Meitzen
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 19:08
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: RE: [ICOM] 756 pro III or Ten Tec Orion

I have a PRO III -- to configure a Orion with all the filters and antenna
tuner plan on spending $4300> I think the ORION is a great receiver but the
price difference for your operating style may not be worth it. I like the
PRO III - I have owned all the PRO's and the III is by far the best. The
only thing I would add is the roofing filter you find in the 7800 and
optionally in the ORION.


FYI
Dave aa9tt
http://www.aa9tt.com


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ed Yeary
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 6:01 PM
To: Icom at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [ICOM] 756 pro III or Ten Tec Orion


Would like your alls input. Should I start saving for a Pro III or an Orion?
I am a very casual ragchewer\dxer, rarely work CW and listen to SW utilities
quite often. I have really enjoyed the tools on the 746 pro when listening
and like tailoring my audio out. I have no experience with Ten Tec.  What
are the pros and cons of the Pro III and Orion under my parameters of use?
Ed Yeary W4TEY
Technical Specialist ARRL Dist. 9, TN.
VE W5YI Group
USVHSSC


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