sure...more so flex than elecraft. But, TenTec set the tone on this one. And
they are sorta hanging themsleves. I truely regret I ever sold my flex 1000.
K0ZU
On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:24 AM, Kimberly Elmore
<cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> I'm no TT apologist, but don't these companies have different business
> models? Aren't the Flex5000 and K3 more of an open-source sort of
> environment?
>
> Kim Elmore, N5OP
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: fraz1 <fraz1@bellsouth.net>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:27:10 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Ten Tec Fan Disappointment....
>
> Having just read the post regarding the OMNI VII display board, it reminds
> me of my disappointment with TT. I am a fan of their gear and own or have
> owned the Orion, Orion II, Omni VII, and 238A, etc
>
> They continue to miss published time windows on various upgrades, hardware
> and firmware. Yes, I know there are priorities to deal with, but facts are
> facts. It is discouraging to see Elecraft make improvements on such a
> timely basis, offer betas to their customers, and solicit customer input
> (and act on it).
>
> It's also interesting to see the very frequent dialogue by the owners on
> the Elecraft reflector. I see very little input from TT here, except for
> their monthly used/demo equipment listing. Something has changed there, and
> I'm sorry to see it.
>
> 73 John K4NP
>
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