In article , Dave Heil
writes: I believe that's the beauty of the Orion, it's never "ancient." The latest upgrade is just a download away. I feel for the poor slob who finally breaks down and buys a '7800 just before the '7800 Pro or Pro II comes out. TT just keeps making it better and better. The rig is now about eight months old and I've downloaded about ten firmware releases in that time. "FIRMWARE releases?!?" Gosh, you must be equipped with a Star Trek Transporter! :-) Oh, you mean SOFTWARE updates, right? Let's see, that's more than one per month. I would think that Orion could have stabilized the programming by now. No new band changes have happened in eight months... :-) Gosh, Orion must "not be interested in radio" if they can't get their software routines stabilized by now... LHA |
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"KØHB" wrote:
"Bert Craig" wrote Not to mention, support a product made in the USA. Ya mean like an AMC Gremlin, or an MFJ (anything they make), or Budweiser beer? No, more like a Dodge Viper, a GE refrigerator or a Rolling Rock beer. I'll do my part for the hillbilly economy and support Jack Daniels. You and Dave can support TenTec. I'm getting something which lasts and which produces no unpleasant after effects. It also costs several magnitudes less than the '7800. Dave K8MN (Don't feel obligated to use my callsign) |
N2EY wrote:
Dave Heil wrote in message ... I also like my real analog meter better than a digital simulation. My Southgate Type 7 has *two* real analog meters. Nice easy-to-read round 3-1/2 inch ones. Also Made In USA. Do you refer to it as your (get ready for it) two meter rig? Dave K8MN |
"Dave Heil" wrote in message
... "KØHB" wrote: "Bert Craig" wrote Not to mention, support a product made in the USA. Ya mean like an AMC Gremlin, or an MFJ (anything they make), or Budweiser beer? No, more like a Dodge Viper, a GE refrigerator or a Rolling Rock beer. Well said, Dave. On a more personal AR level...more like an Elecraft K2/100, a Palstar AT1500C transmatch, and...oops, I don't drink. hihi I'll do my part for the hillbilly economy and support Jack Daniels. You and Dave can support TenTec. I'm getting something which lasts and which produces no unpleasant after effects. It also costs several magnitudes less than the '7800. Here here. Dave K8MN (Don't feel obligated to use my callsign) 73 de Bert WA2SI |
Len Over 21 wrote:
Brian, "real" radios are ANALOG. When this comes back to bit you down the line, reflect upon the fact that only you have made such a statement here. Real he-men morsemen don't use digital. How would you know, kindly old gent? Digital is for techno-weebs who "don't have any interest in radio!" Dave (who is interested in radio because he learned morse) can download FIRMWARE for his Orion! You never quite get things right. Dave is interested in radio. Dave has been a licensed radio amateur for four decades. Dave knows morse. Dave can and does download firmware for his Orion. You too can download Orion firmware but it won't do much for you unless you buy an Orion. Dave K8MN |
Len Over 21 wrote: In article , Dave Heil writes: I believe that's the beauty of the Orion, it's never "ancient." The latest upgrade is just a download away. I feel for the poor slob who finally breaks down and buys a '7800 just before the '7800 Pro or Pro II comes out. TT just keeps making it better and better. The rig is now about eight months old and I've downloaded about ten firmware releases in that time. "FIRMWARE releases?!?" Yes, firmware releases. Gosh, you must be equipped with a Star Trek Transporter! :-) No, just a PC with an internet connection. Oh, you mean SOFTWARE updates, right? No, I don't. I mean firmware updates. Let's see, that's more than one per month. - Version 1.325 - initial release 03/26/03 Version 1.326 03/27/03 Version 1.327 03/28/03 Version 1.328 03/31/03 Version 1.329 04/01/03 Version 1.330 04/02/03 Version 1.331 04/03/04 Version 1.332 04/04/03 Version 1.333 04/06/03 Version 1.334 04/07/03 Version 1.335 04/08/03 Version 1.336 04/10/03 Version 1.337 04/11/03 - 04/13/03 Version 1.338 04/14/03 - 04/16/03 Version 1.339 04/26/03-05/06/03 Version 1.340 05/12/03-05/14/03 Version 1.341 05/19/03-05/22/03 Version 1.342 05/27/03 Version 1.343 06/03/03 Version 1.344 06/06/03 Version 1.345 06/11/03 Version 1.346 06/13/03 Version 1.347 06/25/03 Version 1.348 07/08/03 Version 1.349 07/10/03 VERSION 1.350 07/29/03 Version 1.351 08/07/03 Version 1.352 08/11/03 Version 1.353 08/12/03 Version 1.354 08/15/03 Version 1.355 08/19/03 Version 1.356 08/21/03 Version 1.357 08/22/03 Version 1.358 08/25/03 Version 1.359 09/12/03 Version 1.360 09/16/03 Version 1.361 09/25/03 Version 1.362 10/06/03 Version 1.363 10/22/03 Version 1.364 10/23/03 Version 1.365 11/14/03 Version 1.366 12/19/03 Version 1.367 Well, it certainly looks like more than one per month, doesn't it old fellow? Interestingly, the manufacturer lists the above list under "Firmware Revision History". I would think that Orion could have stabilized the programming by now. No new band changes have happened in eight months... :-) Really? I seem to recall adding 60m capability to the Orion. Weren't you paying attention? Were you under the impression that "band changes" were the only things which could be modified in the Orion? Gosh, Orion must "not be interested in radio" if they can't get their software routines stabilized by now... "Orion" isn't? It would seem that the Ten-Tec folks would show their lack of interest by not issuing any updates at all. You may resume your nap, Leonard. Dave K8MN |
"Dave Heil" wrote No, more like a Dodge Viper, a GE refrigerator or a Rolling Rock beer. If you'd drink Rolling Rock beer, then you'd probably drive an AMC Gremlin, wear a badge laden jumpsuit to a hamfest, and date Moms Mabley. 73, de Hans, K0HB |
"KØHB" wrote:
"Dave Heil" wrote No, more like a Dodge Viper, a GE refrigerator or a Rolling Rock beer. If you'd drink Rolling Rock beer, then you'd probably drive an AMC Gremlin, wear a badge laden jumpsuit to a hamfest, and date Moms Mabley. C'mon, Hans. They don't make Gremlins any longer, I've never parachuted into the Dayton fleamarket and Moms Mabley has been dead for years. In honesty, I did buy a Chevy Vega back in '73 (much to my regret), have worn a navy blue, velvet cap with scrambled eggs on the bill and my call embroidered on the front (a gift from old salt K3FK) and I once went out with a female jailer from Savannah who kept talking about cuffs, shackles and body slams. Those things aside, the Orion is built in the U.S. and is one fine transceiver. Dave K8MN |
"Dave Heil" wrote Those things aside, the Orion is built in the U.S. and is one fine transceiver. Yes it is, and yes it is. Did you see ON4UN's review in the current NCJ? Very complimentary. But Rolling Rock beer ranks about .001 on a scale of 1 to 10, where "4" is "barely drinkable". (Yes, that means it needs to improve 1000-fold be be a "1".) 73, de Hans, K0HB |
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