Having read this thread, it seems that we define (with the exception of #1
below purchase criteria should be based on our transceiver allegiance based on
one of the following criteria): (1) where it was made (I qualify the foregoing
based on the stark reality that the majority of transceivers components are
generally made outside of the United States); (2) functional needs of the
operator; (3) features of the transceiver(s); (4) price of the transceiver; and
(5) interconnectivity/compatibility of the transceiver with the operator's
already owned accessories.
Now, my experiences. On the HF side, I have owned Japanese built (Icom -
IC-7700; IC-7410; IC-706; IC-706mkIIg; IC-736; IC-746; IC-756pro;
IC-756proIII..... Kenwood - TS-870s; TS-430s, TS-520, TS-520se...... and Yaesu
- FT857D) and American (a fully $4,300 loaded Elecraft built and fully optioned
Elecraft K-3 - my comment and my ham friends will agree was full of RF - it
sounded like crap). I would have liked to have owned an Orion (I or II) or
Omni VII, but (a) Ten-Tec is not MARS modifiable; (b) the Orion was
discontinued; and (c) the Omni VII does not have an continuously operating band
scope, which I REALLY like.
So, in the end, except for Flex (which I believe is not and other American made
SDR transceivers (even they have foreign built components), it seems only the
likes of Kenwood, Yaesu and ICOM offer a full-featured transceiver.
I joined this group years ago because, I would LOVE for Ten-Tec to build a top
of the line transceiver to compete with/against the ICOM IC-7700/IC-7800, a
Yaesu FT-9000/FT-5000, and Kenwood TS-990s.
I hope and pray Ten-Tec will build an "Orion" class radio again and I would be
one of the 1st in line to buy an Orion III.
73, Ed, N2EAC
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-----Original Message-----
From: "R. Eric Sluder via TenTec" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sender: "TenTec" <tentec-bounces@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:24:48
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment<tentec@contesting.com>
Reply-to: "R. Eric Sluder" <resluder@yahoo.com>,
Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RADIO COMPARISONS
I agree about those who want to tout the K3 band wagon... It's tiring, kinda
like background noise. I think Elecraft is a fine company, but I'd belong to
their list (which I did for a long time) if I want to hear about their
product's virtues.
We all have different products within our ownership. However, I don't brag up
my other brands on the list because I've assumed nobody wants to hear it in a
Ten-Tec list... However, I could be wrong and could start talking about my
HW-101!?!? :-)
Eric
W9WLW
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> On Jul 27, 2014, at 12:40 PM, "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick@DJ0IP.de> wrote:
>
> Harry, I think you were a bit harsh on the TS-990.
> After all, it would make a good
> boat anchor!
> ;-)
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> w4wst@cox.net
> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 6:28 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] RADIO COMPARISONS
>
> Seems strange to me but every time I get on the web site there is a pissing
> contest going on about which rig does what better than a TENTEC. If you want
> to preach the virtues of a K-3 or a TS-590s, why don't you go to that rigs
> web site and brag all you want.
> I remember when I got my Jupiter and everyone running a rice box was telling
> me to be careful when handling the mic or you'll pull that liteweight empty
> box off the desk. I'm not sure but I think the Jupiter is as heavy as a K-3.
> I recently was looking at the TS-990 and trying to figure out why I would
> ever want a rig that has 111 push buttons on the front plus some ridiculous
> number of knobs.
> I guess the bottom line is if you want to run a rice box, have at it and
> enjoy it. Just please don't get on the TENTEC site and try to convince
> everyone here that your rice box is the best thing since sliced bread cause
> it's not.
> HARRY W4WST
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