[TenTec] Ten Tec Orion opinions

[John Geiger]

HI John,

How about the Orion I?  I read the QST reviews on both and the original
Orion sounds better in some respects.  That is the model I have been seeing
good prices on.

73 John AF5CC

On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 2:15 PM, John Bescher via Tentec <
tentec at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I have used my Orion II for almost 8 years now.   Best rig I've ever
> owned.  More features, clean signal, dependable, more reception capability,
> more fun.
>
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> The only common problem is the internal battery which lasts 8 to 10
> years.  You can change it yourself or send it to Tentec.  Its not a major
> effort to fix.  It will loose memory and settings when the battery fails.
> The radio will still operate.
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> The biggest concern, of course, is the parent company. I am keeping my
> fingers crossed.  Meanwhile Tentec still services their rigs.
>
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>  Look at all the other ham gear orphaned by manufactures no longer in
> amateur radio business, yet those rigs are still popular and in demand:
> Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Collins, National......and all the equipment that
> is now old and no longer serviced by active vendors.  So, you take a chance.
>
>
> My other rig is a Yaesu FT 1000 D.  Another classic rig, but not in the
> same league with the Orion II.  Also have a Tentec Eagle and Icom 735, a
> really old classic as backup backup.
>
>
> If you find a Orion II in good shape and reasonable price, grab it.
>
>
> 73....John Bescher, N4DXI
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Geiger <af5cc2 at gmail.com>
> To: Tentec <Tentec at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wed, Mar 8, 2017 2:55 pm
> Subject: [TenTec] Ten Tec Orion opinions
>
> I have seen some Ten Tec Orions going for pretty good prices now and wonder
> what Ten Tec owners think of them.  Are they still pretty good rigs?   Any
> real downsides to them, or common problems that show up with age on them?
>
> 73 John AF5CC
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