Offered by Robert W5IUA and up for auction this Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club event, Roanoke Valley American Red Cross
352 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24016 will be a package with the following items:
- TEN TEC Orion 565AT Transceiver #1
- TEN TEC Orion 565AT Transceiver #2
- Ten-Tec Model 302 Remote Encoder/Keypad
- Ten-Tec Studio One microphone (manufactured by Heil, known for excellent transmit audio)
This package will be sold TOGETHER with a starting bid of $800USD
Offered here is a unique opportunity to acquire two Ten-Tec Orion 565AT transceivers, along with valuable operating accessories. The Orion series is widely regarded as one of Ten-Tec’s finest achievements—designed for serious operators who demand exceptional receiver performance, flexibility, and clean, fatigue-free audio. The Orion’s reputation is built on its ability to pull weak signals out of crowded bands, thanks to excellent dynamic range and advanced DSP filtering. Its true dual-receiver design allows simultaneous monitoring of two frequencies or bands, making it especially attractive for DXing and contest operation.
Both radios are operational on receive and transmit.
- One unit is fully functional
- The second unit has a non-functioning display (not physically damaged), but the radio itself is otherwise working
- BOTH radios have had the A9 power board recapped
- BOTH radios have had the power connection modified to POWERPOLE
- BOTH radios have a receive tap added to connect an external SDR/panadapter
- Some extra optional audio filters are added to the radios, primarily for SSB
Please see videos below demonstrating each radio actively receiving signals, giving a real-world sense of their performance.
Originally positioned as a flagship HF rig, the Orion remains highly respected for:
- Outstanding receiver sensitivity and selectivity
- Smooth, natural audio that’s easy to listen to over long sessions
- Highly flexible DSP filtering and operating controls
- A solid, purpose-built design from Ten-Tec’s peak era
This package offers two high-performance HF transceivers plus accessories, with one ready to operate and the other presenting an opportunity for repair, parts, or backup use. For operators who appreciate classic high-end gear with serious receive capability, the Orion continues to stand out.