I guess you guy's missed the 4:55 PM anouncement made today by Ten-Tec at
the Dayton hamfest about the new Orion model, the PRO HX D ?
73 jeff kb2m
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernard(wtrone)" <wtrone@comcast.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] New $10K Yaesu HF
> Bill:
>
> There was a comment, from Scott I believe, that TenTec would be
> announcing some new gear at the hamfest. Anyone, go by the TenTec booth
and
> find out what it was?
>
> The Icom and Yaesu rigs might provide the opportunity/ motivation
> for TenTec to offer a color display for the Orion. I don't "need" one,
but
> I sure would "like" one on my Orion. Other than that, I haven't found
> anything else to suggest, but, I am still a "novice" with my new Orion.
>
> 73,
>
>
> Bernard, WA4OEJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Tippett" <btippett@alum.mit.edu>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 7:07 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] New $10K Yaesu HF
>
>
> > Here is a brochure that has a bit more info, although
> > somewhat difficult to read. Looks like this brochure may
> > have been published for distribution at Dayton:
> >
> > http://www.edcjp.jp/Dayton/2004/FT-DX9000.html
> >
> > A few quick highlights:
> >
> > * selectable 15/6/3 kHz roofing filters (IC-7800 has 15/6 only).
> > * typical IP3 of >40 dBm and "best close-in dynamic range on the market"
> > * 400W and 200W versions (target price of $13k and 10k per W0YG)
> > * 100W Class A operation (400W version only)
> >
> > Appears to be directly targeting the IC-7800, but it will be interesting
> > to see if it is anything more than a paper tiger at the moment.
> >
> > 73, Bill W4ZV
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