[TenTec] Ten Tec Orion opinions

[Rick Cochran]

Hi,

Does anyone know what sprint or contest it was which blew by here on 40 meters cw today?  It is the second time I've heard it.

Tried to catch a guy to ask what it was about but it ended promptly at 2000 UTC.

Live action back to no activity on the band.

Thanks in advance.

73s,

WO8L 
Rick

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 8, 2017, at 3:30 PM, John Geiger <af5cc2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The biggest concern, of course, is the parent company. I am keeping my
>> fingers crossed.  Meanwhile Tentec still services their rigs.
>> 
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----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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