Well stated Doug!
On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Doug Turnbull <turnbull@net1.ie> wrote:
> T Perry and Co.
>
> I must say this is not a very inconsiderate term to use for fellow
> amateurs who make a legitimate complaint about the lack of OII development.
> This is a far cry from the treatment you get from Elecraft and your K3.
> So
> to complain about lack of development is now an act of shame this is
> interesting.
>
> I am still using my O II but this is only because I am about to make
> further improvements in the K3 which is a developing product not a dormant
> one. There are differences in radios and companies and I believe that to
> discuss them is not bad thing. Bringing up comparisons with other radios
> and companies is appropriate. Complaints are reasonable and should be
> made. Developments are helped by comparisons and complaints.
>
> The Orion II is like most commercial radios and it seems that there will
> be no improvement till the next model comes out. The ability to upgrade
> the radio via software was a selling feature and it has been funked by the
> company. Let me tell you others definitely do it better. Now you tell me
> your Ford is better than the Chevy - yes of course you are right. You
> have
> all the radios and they are all the best with no reason to suggest further
> development. People have the right and even duty to complain - this is
> not
> being a cry baby as you term it. It is a very competitive world and just
> now the O II is slipping fast. I hope TT comes back stronger than ever.
> I disagree about the inappropriateness of comparing other products to our O
> II.
>
> 73 Doug EI2CN
>
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