I've never seen anything in amateur radio as a business that would attract the attention or interest of Berkshire Hathaway. Almost all the potential customers are cheapskates, for one thing. It's har
I wasn't going to comment on this thread, but Jim has brought up an important point. As an employee of (and former owner of) a company in this market, I FULLY AGREE WITH JIM! 73 - Rick, DJ0IP (Nr. Fr
I received the same notice from TenTec that I got from RF Concepts/Alpha, but it arrived about an hour later. It appears that TenTec sent the notice to their newsletter subscribers. 73, de Mike, K9UW
Bill....Yes, it depends on whose viewpoint. The product with HyGain stamped on it remains doors open, but as a potential source for a new antenna for me...they are out-of-business...doors closed. (sa
The products from TT and Alpha may not change a bit...just the number crunching have joined forces!! ...Dave Talk about a shot over the bow. Everyone! You know what this means? Instead of arguing abo
TEN-TEC brands will continue on for many many years to come. Alpha brands will continue on for many many years to come. This is a great merger of two great companies that have been in the amateur bus
John, it would be great to see / hear more about the Patriot which was revealed in the announcement. Any timing on when Ten-Tec will put the Patriot info on the website? 73 & DX, Gary - AB9M TEN-TEC
Hi Gary, More details will be available at Dayton concerning the Patriot. We aren't ready yet to set a ship date or a price, still in the beta test phase. Need another board turn from the units we ha
All, While I wish the best for both companies (especially Ten-Tec), I have concerns with any merger. I am retired and went through two merges/buy outs. Neither one was pleasant. First, most companies
Very interesting! I sure didn't see this one coming. I love Ten-Tec products and my amp is a Alpha SX made back in 83 so I appreciate both corporations products. The thing I wonder from this merger c
What is the Patriot? I have not seen the information that others speak of. ....Dave More details will be available at Dayton concerning the Patriot. We aren't ready yet to set a ship date or a price,
Author: Douglas via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 13:13:31 -0700 (PDT)
I doubt that it is good news for Ten-Tec enthusiasts. Companies that are doing well financially are rarely for sale and/or its owners are rarely willing to merge. As a both past and currently self em
Gary, I would say just the opposite would be true. Now Alpha has a chance to design an entry level product and sell it under the Ten-Tec brand without damaging their high-end reputation. 73 - Rick, D
John Thanks for taking the time to comment. Of course in times like these the rumor mill is running wide open...and understandably so...many of us feel like part of the Ten-Tec family. I've never own
I haven't noticed any significant change in the HyGain product since being acquired by Mississippi based MFJ... I'm a Mississippian and am proud to have them manufactured in our state. Several of our
Author: "Robert P. Santella" <bobw2pnj@optimum.net>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 20:47:00 -0400
I agree with your comments. Bob W2PNJ. Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
Author: "R. Eric Sluder - W9WLW via TenTec" <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 22:18:08 -0400
I'm already counting the coins in my Dr. Pepper bottle bank in hopes of having enough for a Patriot! :-) Eric W9WLW -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___________
Hy Gain??? Big change!! I read the reviews of the TH3Mk4 on eham, but dismissed them. I thought "It's still HyGain!" I planned to replace my old TH3. The first one was a mess....elements would not ev
It sounds to me as if the recent retirement of the founding, and presumably only, shareholders is behind this. Let's not forget the guy I consider more important in making Ten Tec the great company t
Ten Tec had been building solid state rigs (the first?) for 5-10 years before I bought an Omni A series D in 1980. 73, Jim K9YC _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list Ten