[TenTec] Dayton and the 516

[Ron Notarius WN3VAW]

Considering that the two Argonaut V's were not production items yet, and
considering the number of people handling the two rigs (you could not get
near the 516 or the Orion on Friday), I wouldn't be too concerned about the
meter.  Ditto the "quality look."

73, ron wn3vaw

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You have no right to be here
And whether you can hear it or not,
The Universe is laughing behind your back"
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----- Original Message -----
From: J. Duffy Beischel <duffyb01@fuse.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 8:27 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Dayton and the 516


Well I was disappointed when the higher price was announced for the 516.
Now that I have seen the rig up close at
Dayton today, in my opinion, it is very overpriced.  They had the rig opened
up for all to see plus another rig that you
could play with.  The meter was crooked, and the rig just did not have that
quality look to it.  $595 would have been a
fair price, $695 pushing it a bit, $795 - they're kidding.  The only thing
going for it is that you can update the firmware.

I'm not bashing TT, as I have been happy with my Paragon II, Omni VI+ and my
Jupiter and have been a big supporter.
Just my opinion of the radio.

FWIW,

Duffy


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