In my opinion the O2 is a classic radio. And if you are looking for one, mine
is NOT for sale And do what I did to get mine.......doing the dishes and trash
for one year
George, W6GF
On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 11:11 AM, Carl Moreschi <n4py3@earthlink.net> wrote:
The Omni VII does not come as a kit.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com
On 5/21/2014 2:06 PM, george fritkin via TenTec wrote:
> I did not know the OMNI Vll came in kit form. So lets make a real
> comparison. Similar equipped K3s and O Vll, the K3 is a lot more money.
> Having both I say performance is comparable. Also I have a KX3 (S/N0123) and
> the new ARGO Vl............try the ARGO it is a great radio
>
>
>
> Give both companies the credit they are due.
>
> George, W6GF
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 10:06 AM, R. Eric Sluder-W9WLW via
> TenTec<tentec@contesting.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Man... you guys keep tearing my heart out when you talk about the O2 like
> this... I don't own one, but am about to sell other things so I can. I'm
> still working on the business case for my presentation to my CFO aka, XYL :-)
>
> Eric
> W9WLW
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 20, 2014, at 11:03 PM, "Jack Emerson"<w4tje@wiredog.com> wrote:
>>
>> Cecil,
>> I think your suggestion is dead on for my tastes; I consider the Orion and
>> O2 to be top of the line sports cars. I love mine, best radio I've owned by
>> far in 37 yrs as a ham. But I would love to see a top of the line, luxury
>> model, and yes, I'd find a way to own it if they decide to make it. Maybe
>> your suggestion should be called "field of dreams", as in "build it and they
>> will come".
>> I know I would.
>>
>> Good post.
>>
>> 73 de Jack W4TJE
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Cecil
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:32 PM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Merger
>>
>> Oh don't read me wrong...never said the Orion was not a giant killer...it
>> was. Keyword here is WAS.
>>
>> All the others mentioned are still being made and have some killer bells and
>> whistles you would expect to find on a flagship model. They won't appeal to
>> everyone...most flagship models don't for several reasons the price point
>> being one. But they do sell. There are quite a few 7800's out there.
>>
>> I also like to look at the Sherwood page but it ranks only on one receiver
>> parameter and many believe its a ranking of best to worst but there are many
>> more considerations than just close spaced IM to make a well rounded
>> receiver/transceiver.
>>
>> One example...you could make the top of Rob list but have audio that's
>> difficult to live with and it becomes a less desirable product.
>>
>> Just my thoughts...
>>
>> Cecil
>> K5DL
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On May 20, 2014, at 8:21 PM, Dave Heil<k8mn@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I enjoy perusing the Sherwood receiver stats. What about either of the
>>> Orions was not compatible with the likes of the IC-7800 or TS-990 at a
>>> great deal less money? Even the FT-5000's receiver is only marginally
>>> better in some regards. The problem was, they quit making them.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Dave Heil K8MN
>>>
>>>> On 5/21/2014 01 05, Cecil wrote:
>>>> I agree...I'd buy that. That said I would also like to see Ten-Tec do a
>>>> blow out flagship to showcase the best they are capable of.
>>>>
>>>> It would be a low volume unit but would be competitive with the Icom 7800,
>>>> the Kenwood TS-990 and the Yaesu FT-9000... Things learned in that
>>>> process could trickle down to the volume sales leaders...
>>>>
>>>> Just thinking out loud...
>>>>
>>>> Cecil
>>>> K5DL
>>>
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