I come to the Ten-Tec Reflectors for information and discussions on how
to get the best performance out of a particular Ten-Tec. I have no
interest in learning what the Elecraft can do or not, etc... at least
not on this reflector. I subscribe to the Elecraft Reflector too. That
is where I go for information, discussions, etc... related to their
equipment. I surely wish we could all come to a gentleman's agreement to
not drag the comparisons on and on. Unfortunately I don't expect that
level of cooperation. I already went to Digest form a few years back so
I can quickly skim through the Ten-Tec bashing, Elecraft bashing,....
whatever. My next stop is to give up altogether and simply
unsubscribe.... not to that point yet, but getting there. I am not
looking to cheer TT and carry on high the Ten-Tec banner..... just
support those who currently own and use a Ten-Tec and gain some support
myself..... the concept here is that we, current TT owners, can get the
most out of their equipment investment. Getting a bit tired of the
Sherwood evaluations too.... I have studied them closely and see none of
the major transceiver being noticeably superior under actual day-to-day
use. It is really a lot of subjective opinions as to what specs
differentiate true differences in performance.
Finally on the subject of those continually weighing in on the TT
Reflector when they no longer have a TT Transceiver..... frankly, I
don't get it. If you have an Icom why not 'reflect' on an Icom
Reflector? If you have an Elecraft.... well you get my thought. My
thinking is instead of boohooing what we don't have or seeking support
for our own ego decisions ....why not spend time and energy on the
reflector/group that supports what you are using? As an RF Engineer and
a long time ham radio operator, my personal impression is that the
ultimate differences in performance are so subjective at this level of
transceiver development and manufacturing to pretty much invalidate
specific claims of superiority. Seems like simple oneupmanship.... but
this is my opinion.
Why can't we simply agree to disagree on some points and bring the
discussions back to supporting Ten-Tec users and Ten-Tec equipment?
Lastly, it seems to me that there is little value in trying to second
guess Ten-Tec product development strategy on a reflector. The TT
support page says nothing about Orion development ceasing. Next week it
might, but until they actually state that fact why not assume that once
TT has added to their engineering team they will re-address firmware
issues for the Orion and Orion II? Probably the best place for our
firmware related inquires is TT Themselves.... so if you really want to
know why not write them a letter? My letters get answered... your's
would too I imagine.
Meanwhile back to DXing with my Orion 565....!
73 Everyone,
Jerry, KG6TT
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Ralph Jerald "Jerry" Volpe
Amateur Radio Operator KG6TT
ARRL Member & VE
FISTS 12304
788 Chestnut Drive
Fairfield, CA 94533
kg6tt@arrl.net
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