[TenTec] New Orion

[Brad Hyde]

Hello to the group.  I have been playing with my new Orion for a few days now.  I have a couple of concerns which I would like to throw out to the group.  
First,  whenever I turn the sub receiver to the AM broadcast band and listen to 1400 AM for example as I tune 17 or 20 meters at the same time I lose the panaramic stereo (BinRx) and have to do a reset (power up with Main Rx/TX button pushed) to get it back.  Any suggestions?

Also I have set the programable AGC to a hang of 0,  Decay of 50 db/s and Threshold of 00.50 uV (as suggested in the manual for weak signal work).  I have tuned in to several very weak signals (in the noise floor) and have gone from an AGC of med, to fast to prog and can hear absolutely no difference.  Am I missing something?  Or is it just so subtle that you can't tell the difference?

Also,  in A/B comparision with my Yaesu 1000mp the MP is hearing everything that the Orion can.  I have yet to try it out during crowded band conditions where I hear that the Orion really shines.  
Thanks for any feedback,
Brad
W5BK