Re: [TenTec] ORION color:

[Bill Steffey NY9H <ny9h@arrl.net>]

Since TT doesn't have ( or use ) dealers,  offering a color choice doesn't 
present the same inventory problems most manufacturers face.  Omni Grey for 
the Old Fart Fan Club; and Black for the Consumer Electronics freaks.
 ( hmmmm  where does that put me ??)

get out the grey beads for the injection moulding machine.

ny9h


At 09:09 AM 4/9/02, Paul Christensen wrote:
> I still like the idea of an anodized aluminum front panel with a choice of 
> colors, and perhaps a clear Lexan mask surrounding the
> controls (e.g., the RX-340).  Anodizing is an interesting process: it 
> forms an insulating film barrier onto the aluminum surface.
> The film can take on a vast array of colors and the tinting is added in at 
> the time of anodizing.  The ecelectic hi-fi industry has
> seen an increase in anodizing due to its gorgeous, classical look from the 
> '50s and '60s.  I have to believe that since Ten-Tec is
> in the aluminum fabrication business that this could be accomplished at a 
> production cost commensurate with plastic injection
> molding.
>
> -Paul, W9AC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DJ5IL@aol.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 9:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] ORION color:
>
>
> >
> > > Please not black! Too stark, too JA like...ordinary.
> > > 73 de Dave in NH
> >
> > Absolutely right ! I do not want a radio that looks like all that HiFi 
> junk.
> > And apart from that the black color would only bring disadvantages ...
> >
> > 73
> > Karl, DJ5IL
> >
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