On Tue, 21 Apr 1998, Corboy-Poteet wrote:
> OK, I read the Kachina 505 review in the May issue of QST. Looks
> nifty (as expected) but with specs that, in general, don't seem
> to quite measure up to comparably priced Yaesu/Kenwood/Icom gear.
> However, I do want to buy an American made product and will
> probably spring for the 505. Before I take the step, I was wondering
> if anyone reading this mirror had any information (or rumors) on
> TenTec's plans for a product similar to the Kachina. I think of
> TenTec as rather conservative and not a company likely to break
> new ground; thus not a likely candidate to step beyond Kachina.
Mike, TenTec demo'd a small rig that was controlled thru a PC at Dayton
last year. If I recall correctly, it was receive only at the time. I
have heard nothing further of it since. It was not nearly so
comprehensive as the Kachina being demo'd at another booth at the same
time.
Pete
NO2D
Pewee Valley, Ky.
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