End of the Line?

[Robert & Angela Dianetti]

Speaking of circuit board material...

If its so great, why do I keep having to resolder the Major Loop Board on
my Paragon I?  I'm sorry to report that I received two questionable
responses out of Ten-Tec regarding this rig.  The first was about their
RS-232 board (did ANYONE ever get the thing to work), and the second was
this week regarding having that Major Loop Board repaired AGAIN.  I even
had Ten-Tec repair the rig this past February (paid $200.00 +), and the PLL
still won't lock up consistently whenever I'm below 7.000 Mhz.  Their
technician told me to try resoldering it AGAIN, and that it does seem to be
a problem area with the rig.  What kind of answer is that????

I've owned several Ten-Tec rigs over my 20 years of Ham experience, PM-2A,
Argonauts 505 and 509, Omni-D, Century 21, and finally this Paragon.  All
have been EXCELLENT rigs, except this Paragon.  Service has ALWAYS been
outstanding, again, except on this Paragon.

I'm in the market for a new rig now, am considering the Omni-VI, but for
the first time ever, I'm just not sure about Ten-Tec anymore.  Anyone have
thoughts on this matter.

Bob WB2JGH

P.S. PLEASE don't flame me.  I'm a reasonable person!

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> Considering the recent demise of the Paragon, one might ask if TenTech
has
> reached a technological plateu or perhaps the proverbial "end of the
> line". Logic would suggest that their next offering would be a general
> coverage transceiver with features comparable or better than the Omni IV
> and somewhat competetive with the imported equipment. What should we
> expect? Those with >$2K invested in the Paragon II may be wondering if
> their rig will become a valuable collector's item or a worthless trinket
> of the past. At present, P2 owners have no hope for upgrading their
> equipment and still stay with their favorite company. Will things change
> or should they be looking elsewhere? 73
> 
> 
> 
> Steve Ellington N4LQ@IGLOU.COM  Louisville, Ky 
> 
> 
> 	Steve, do you have anything really constructive to say about TenTec?
> I'm beginning to wonder if you're not employed by one of the other radio
companies!
> 
> 	As for me, I happen to like my Omni VI. Yes, I have compared it's
construction to the 
> imported rigs. You can keep your steel chassis and the garbage most of
them try to pass off as 
> circuit board material. I prefer G-10 epoxy glass boards and the neat,
"easy to service" layout 
> of the Omni VI. It may not have 1001 buttons to play with, but SO WHAT! 
> 
> <Alan>
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