[TenTec] Corsairs, Pro II, etc hi hi....interesting replies!

[tlogan7 at cox.net]

Hi folks -
Got all kinds of interesting responses both direct and on the TT
reflector......among them was Ron's interesting comment:

 "I worked at a local store, now closed, and TenTec had a dealer network"

When did Ten Tec have a dealer net work and who handled their product? I had
never heard that....very interesting bit of "history".

Also, I got the overall impression that the Kenwood 850S is used quite abit,
especially in Europe, by a lot of contest enthusiasts. I found that to be
interesting as well!

And finally, to clarify something about my own curiosity. I find it
interesting to compare technological change. One of several reasons I bought
a Corsair II was to be able to put a no-DSP, PTO type rig next to a state of
the art rig (Pro II). I don't really see any reason (other than cost), not
to reap the benefits of the brilliant minds that design things like the Pro
II.......but historically, putting a Corsair next to a Pro II is just darn
fascinating! About as close to a "time machine" as you can get. Besides,
it's cheaper than putting a Model A next to my Toyota for the pure joy of
experiencing a bit of histiry :-) Thanks for all the great input folks!
73/Tim NZ7C