I have also been wondering a bit about the many posts seemingly centered
on the products of Ten Tec's competitors. Not that I have anything
against Icoms, as I have a nice IC-202 QRP 2 meter rig, or against
Yaesus, because I have a battered but functioning FT-221R 2 meter
multi-mode, or even against Kenwood, as I inherited a very nice TS-440
SAT. I have no interest whatsoever in Flex or other SDR rigs. I have
never seen an Elecraft radio, but I own 2 of their transverters and a
noise generator. The transverters are being replaced by superior DEMI
units that are on order.
I really hope that Mike can repair the damage and start producing Ten
Tec rigs and accessories again. I would like to purchase at least 2
more Argonaut VI radios, and several more of the RF speech clippers. I
might even buy an Eagle, too. I bought an Omni VII during the sale, and
used it for several months. I finally realized that my Corsair II and
external VFO is much easier for me to use, and the only drawback of the
much older radio is its slightly less accurate frequency readout. The
Omni has been given to a new home. I greatly enjoy my Argonaut 515 and
my Argonaut II. I have purchased items that will most likely to be
needed to keep them running well for many more years.
I am not in any sense a competitive contest operator, and do some
occasional DXing. My QTH does not lend itself to the antenna farm
necessary to be a serious DXer, and as I can no longer copy code at 40+
WPM, I tend to just hand out points on the HF SSB DX contests. I have
been more active on VHF contests of late.
I can understand Mike's dilemma. Ten Tec used to produce both entry
level and contest capable rigs. But, with the limited resources
available, how to best approach a really fragmented and crowded ham
radio market? Especially with the economy mired in recession.
While I have found the divergent forays into SDR technology, and what
Ten Tec really ought to build discussions interesting, only the latter
really would seem to approach what this reflector is intended to
promote. And, since none of us are company insiders, such speculations
tend to lack some necessary substance.
My $0.02 worth, Your Mileage May Vary...
Steve WA9JML
On 9/25/2016 3:04 PM, rick@dj0ip.de wrote:
If you have been here long Haney, then you must have become accustomed to
the fact that we don't just discuss pure Ten-Tec topics. All sorts of
topics relate to Ten-Tec. I've been in the group for 15 years. I'm in a
dozen other groups. This one has by far and away the highest caliber of
people in it and I enjoy the discussions, even when they are sometimes Off
Topic.
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Howellh
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 7:35 PM
To: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] About Ten Tech
I've checked my bookmarks a couple of times to make sure this isn't the
Elecraft List. Fine radios, but I come here for Ten Tec discussions, not
detailed histories of competing brands.
Mike and I have been on air friends for many years, and having watched him
design and develop his amp line, I like his approach and his business
smarts.
Great list.
Haney
k2xn
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