Rick, while I'm currently satisfied with my OMNI-VII w/ Flex-1500 sub-rx
(N4PY mod), Corsair II w/ 263G, 715, 253, and 425 (export), I know the
day will come that, I'll be looking for a new rig... it happens every
ten years or so (except for the Titan 425, Corsair II and 263G that I
can maintain or rebuild). I'll turn 71 this May and I chase DX. I need
the larger form factor in a rig and the CAT interface for the radio so
that freq, mode, time, are logged on the computer. Features like I have
with the OMNI-VII w/ Flex-1500 sub-rx panadapter will be important, but
a sensitive, quiet, receiver, and clean, full QSK, 100 Watt transmitter
are necessary. Just keep it simple.. you can't work DX if you have to
keep referring to the manual while the pile-up builds.
73 ES DX,
Gary - AB9M
On 2/20/2017 8:46 AM, rick@dj0ip.de wrote:
> Interesting set of opinions flowing in.
> I have no idea which one I would follow if I were Mike.
>
> I don't agree with Barry, nor Terry. I do think a limited number of Eagles
> would be a good thing. I know we have had to turn down several requests for
> Eagles here in Germany in the past year.
>
> I believe it is imperative to begin shipping something with the Ten-Tec logo
> on it ASAP.
>
> One "idea" was just a limited run of 25 Eagles.
> This would at least make a statement that Ten-Tec is shipping again.
>
> I believe Bob brought up a very valid point: It would be great to see some
> of the accessories back in production.
>
> <> Model 238C Antenna Matchbox
> <> Model 318 AMP KEYER
> <> Model 712 Sound Card Interface
> <> Model 715 RF-Speech Processor
>
> Let's CHANGE THE THREAD SUBJECT before brainstorming Eagle II.
>
> TERRY, you said you don't believe the Eagle has the features that most hams
> want today. What would you specifically add to it in order to get it there?
>
> IMO a low cost "Jack of all trades" radio will always be an apprentice at
> everything and master of nothing.
>
> On the other hand, a low cost master of one trade is feasible.
>
> I will start a new thread right now.
> Let's discuss it there.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU
> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 3:21 PM
>
>
> Mike, I applaud your efforts, have always been a HUGE Ten-Tec fan, but think
> that manufacturing the Eagle in its original form for a $1600 sales price
> would be a BIG mistake.
>
> Best of luck going forward!
>
> 73, Barry N1EU
>
>
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