[TenTec] Re: TenTec Orion Reliability

[Ron Martin]

Still, I don't have those problems.............

Ron.....NU1U 

Billy Cox writes: 

>>I can understand Tom's concerns.  At the same time it is my belief
>>that something that is deemed "unreliable" is something that fails
>>frequently or something that has demonstrated repeated failures.
> 
> Certainly each person is entitled to their own "my belief", but such
> is not an indication of any accuracy nor truth in the matter ... 
> 
> ONE weekend without problems is what I recall Tom stated. 
> 
> ONE weekend ... 
> 
> For the $3500 ... should he receive a bit more than that as to value? 
> 
> "My belief" is yes, he should be able to turn the equipment on,
> and NOT be concerned will it work THIS time ... 
> 
> The "world's best rig" has a net value of ???? when it quits
> transmitting or receiving?  $3500?  I don't think so ... 
> 
> That's the bottom line ... you may attempt to explain it away as to being
> software related issues ... but that certainly does not excuse it! It's sad. 
> 
> I DO believe TT is working to resolve the issues at hand ... but it's to
> the point of almost being humorous of some of the justifications that
> "performance" such as Tom is experiencing is OK for the price paid. 
> 
> 73 Billy AA4NU
> ... who is part of an American electronics firm that
> will begin TS quality training after the holidays. We
> already hold the other standards, so see, I also do
> understand the various FMEA issues discussed. 
> 
> FMEA = Failure Mode and Effect Analysis 
> 
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