Yes, Bry, and most hams of 1959 were busy supporting those families, or
going to school or college, and didn't have time to get on the air much.
Still, Collins sold many thousands of KWM-2s and S/Lines.
Though there were many things wrong with them (e.g. the KWM-2 on CW), they
were ground-breaking products for their time and their quality was second
to none. My KWM-2, purchased in 1962, still works, as does my S/Line stuff.
My point is that if the Orion III is truly the best performing radio on the
market, for contesting and DXing, then Ten-Tec need not worry too much
about building it to a price point. There are plenty of serious hams out
there who are able and willing to pay a fair price for the best. That was
true in 1959 and it is today. Conversely, if it isn't the best, then don't
bring it out.
73 Ray W2RS
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