Are there really that many features in the K3 and Omni7 that the Orion lacks?
Personally, I think DDC/.DUC is the future of rig design and all new
rigs ten years from now will be DDC/DUC. The real innovation will
come in the rig form factor and interface.
73, Barry N1EU
On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:42 PM, <Rsoifer@aol.com> wrote:
> Jim Wharton's memo used the word "affordable" several times when discussing
> TT's future products, which I take as a strong hint that they plan to
> emphasize the lower end of the market. That's probably a good business
> decision, but strictly from a personal point of view, I'd like to see TT take
> the
> best features of the Orion II, the Omni VII and the K3, put it on a modern
> hardware platform, and bring it out for something between $5K and
> $8K, fully equipped. That's my dream.
>
> I've never had much interest in the Flex series, because I'm not a computer
> jock, just a BSEE vintage 1963, and can't see myself writing or modifying
> software. The top-of-the-line riceboxes, with their bling and generally
> second-rate performance, turn me off. Besides, I like the access TT
> provides to their technical experts, who are easy to talk to and really know
> what
> they're doing.
>
> So, TT, best wishes for the new products but please don't forget us
> flagship users.
>
> 73 Ray W2RS
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