If it all goes that route Barry, then they better offer one heck of a
preselector as an option. Otherwise that will spell the end of multi-multi
stations. No more running 2 transmitters on 40m during Field Day (one on
CW, the other on SSB).
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:23 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] What's Going to be Next
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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