[TenTec] Re: 516 Price in Perspective

[Clark Savage Turner]

On Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 02:48 PM, George, W5YR wrote:

> Depends upon the competition - what else is available for about the same
> price with what features?

Good point.  No real comparison to other QRP rigs?  Well, maybe the SGC 
QRP rig? The DSP filtering may separate the Ten Tec offering from the 
others. The Elecraft is a kit, over $1K with the good stuff in it, but 
WAY better receiver performance than the other QRP rigs.  Low current 
drain, internal battery, ATU, made for portability.  The Yaesu FT 817, 
not much of a receiver for rough conditions, high current on receive but 
physically made to be portable, includes VHF and, of late, less than 
$600 I see.  Has anyone compiled a bigger list of the QRP rig offerings 
with prices for comparison?

Clark
WA3JPG