I would like to see an objective comparison of the Alpha amp vs. tentec amp
- not just power but quality of components, durability, and the range of
amplification that they carry - compatability with rigs (QSK) band
switching etc.
My guess would be a merging of the insides and then matching panels for the
TenTec transceiver models - we do like the matching don't we?
Kris KM2KM
MERSCHROD
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Cecil
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 11:10 AM
To: k9uw@wi-net.com; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Alpha Amplifiers and TEN-TEC Merge
And all under the RF Concepts banner...
I'm guessing the Ten-Tec amps will either be discontinued or become the low
end Alpha amps...there have been many asking for a more affordable Alpha amp
design.
This ought to be interesting...
Cecil
K5DL
Sent from my iPad
> On May 12, 2014, at 9:55 AM, "Mike Pagel, K9UW" <k9uw@wi-net.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Has anyone else seen this? I received it as an email newsletter from
> Alpha.
>
> 73, de Mike, K9UW
>
> ALPHA AMPLIFIERS AND TEN-TEC MERGE UNDER RF CONCEPTS BANNER
>
> LONGMONT, Colo.- May 9, 2014 - Announcing today the merger of
> Longmont, Colorado -based RF Concepts LLC / Alpha Amplifiers and
> Sevierville, Tenn.-based TEN-TEC Inc., RF Concepts Chairman Michael
> Seedman, AA6DY, declared the union the perfect combination of amateur
> radio brands. The merger creates a multi-million-dollar company with
> products that span QRP transceivers to full-legal-limit amplifiers and
> establishes an organization with the size and scale to continue to
> innovate into the next decade and beyond.
>
> RF Concepts/Alpha Amplifiers
> has been building amplifiers continuously since the early 1970s and
> has put more than 13,000 amplifiers in the hands of demanding amateur
> radio operators. Alpha Amplifiers are considered "the finest line of
> linear amplifiers in the world" by the ham community. TEN-TEC, founded
> in 1968, produces top-of-the-line receivers, transceivers, amplifiers
> and tuners and is known worldwide for the reliability and performance
> of its products.
>
> "For more than 40 years, Alpha Amplifiers and TEN-TEC have shared a
> reputation in the amateur radio market for offering exceptionally
> well-engineered, American-made products backed by extraordinary
> customer service," said Seedman. "Alpha Amplifiers is known for 'key
> down performance,' and TEN-TEC is known for pushing the boundaries of
> transceiver performance and capabilities.
>
> "The merger of
> these brands under the RF Concepts banner makes perfect sense," added
> Seedman, "not only in terms of creating a powerful product line, but
> also in terms of positioning our company for the future. This merger
> more than doubles the size of our business allowing us to invest more
> capital in innovative engineering and customer-driven product
> development."
>
> RF Concepts' operations will now be shared between its Longmont
> Colorado facility and its Sevierville Tennessee facility. The company
> is currently seeking a new operations facility in the Sevierville area
> to more efficiently house factory operations, part of the engineering
> resources, and technical and customer support services.
> The Colorado facility will house engineering resources, technical and
> customer support services, and much of the front-office operations.
>
>
> Both Jim Wharton, NO4A, who in January of this year took the reins of
> TEN-TEC upon the retirement of founder Jack Burchfield, K4JU and Ken
> Long, N0QO, who has been overseeing the operations at Alpha Amplifiers
> will be Presidents of their respective group, working together to
> build a strong, innovative company.
>
> "Ken and I have spent quite a bit of
> time discussing our short- and long-term focus over the last few weeks
> and I feel our responsibilities are very clearly defined.", said
> Wharton.
>
> "Jim and I have a lot of work to do to make sure the merging of these
> two brands goes as smoothly as possible." added Long.
>
> The
> merger announcement comes just days before one of the signature
> amateur radio events in North America-the Dayton (Ohio)
> Hamvention-where more than 75,000 hams are expected to converge on the
> Hara Arena Complex to discover the latest innovations in amateur
> radio. Both Alpha Amplifiers and TEN-TEC will operate separate booths
> at this years show (May 16 - 18). Both booths will feature new
> products and special offers to commemorate the merger. At booths
> 209-210 in the North Hall, Alpha Amplifiers will be demonstrating the
> soon-to-be released DreamTuner 4040 Automatic Antenna Tuner, a
> graphically based, 4KW Autotuner. At booths
> 458-450 in the East Hall, TEN-TEC will unveil the Patriot, an open
> source, arduino-based SSB transceiver.
>
> About RF Concepts/Alpha
> Amplifiers
>
> RF Concepts/Alpha Amplifiers manufactures high-end linear amplifiers
> for ham radio enthusiasts. Based in Longmont, Colo., the company is
> known worldwide for its quality amplifiers. Alpha Amplifiers have been
> continuously manufactured in the United States since the early 1970s.
>
> About TEN-TEC
>
> TEN-TEC Inc. was founded in 1968 to provide beautifully engineered,
> well-crafted, well-supported and high-performing products to the
> amateur radio market. For 46 years the Sevierville, Tenn.-based
> company has passionately designed, crafted and tested premium products
> which have earned the company a solid reputation and loyal brand
> followers throughout the world.
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