Yes they would, but only one time. What is the total number of vhf/uhf
contesters in this country. Not enough for the expence of coming out with a new
transverter. The ones they had are no longer in production for that very
reason. Not enough sales to make a dine, the same fate as the 6n2.
73, Bill KC4ATU
> To: tentec@contesting.com> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 10:03:52 -0400> From:
> n3aws@aol.com> Subject: [TenTec] Serious market overlooked by ham
> manufacturers> > I know Ten Tec monitors this list.? As one of the few US
> manufacturers of ham radio equipment, there is a market being overlooked.?
> 1.25 meters.> > Japanese manufacturers aren't interested.? But VHF contesters
> are lacking in a supply of equipment for this band.> > A simple, relatively
> inexpensive self contained SSB/CW transceiver running maybe 10 watts if the
> price were in line with the single band units from MFJ would fill a niche
> market that has no competition at present.> > A cheaper than Elecraft
> transverter (not everyone neds a high end x-verter for this band) could also
> be a winner.> > American built quality.? Competitive prices.? I bet a lot of
> VHF/UHF contesters would come out of the wood work and buy one.> > Jim
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