[TenTec] 7/20/05: Ten-Tec announces ORION II

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX]

I recall a post here some 4 mos ago that made slight reference a new version 
that might be appearing soon.  This was pre-Dayton too.

For those that ordered an Orion in the past 30 days, (a) you can cancel the 
order and then upgrade to the II or (b) get the one you ordered.  For those 
that choose (a) that will free up a few more that would like to order from 
the final production run.  For those that have received an Orion in the past 
30 days or less, now is decision time;  keep it, or return it.  Ohhhh, glad 
I don't have to make that one.

For some 15 years I happened to have worked for one of the major 
international electronics companies.  New models were released at trade 
shows or by other forms of announcements.  Only then and after the notice 
was released was any notice of discontinuation done and even then we would 
fill the orders of the older units.  We never announced last call or 
discontinuation until after the new model was released.  It's just good 
business.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Grant Youngman" <nq5t at comcast.net>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 7/20/05: Ten-Tec announces ORION II


>
>> What he is saying is that it would have be fair and honest
>> to be told there is a new model coming out in a few weeks and
>> he could wait and get a better
>> rig.   I agree completely!
>
> I didn't say that I DISagree.  But the expectation is totally unrealistic 
> in
> any practical sense.  There is ALWAYS something new.  Just when is a 
> vendor
> supposed to tell you "don't buy THIS one, buy the NEXT one"?  This week? 
> A
> quarter in advance?  A year in advance?
>
> I'm a vendor.  I don't particularly care to have a quarter or two of zero
> sales -- unless I'm getting ready to retire and don't care if my employer
> rants and raves about quote.
>
> I think anyone who is upset about the fact that T-T has upgraded the
> product, or didn't expect it, just needs a new grip on reality.  Life is
> hard, then your stock options end up worthless --- and then, of course, 
> you
> die :-)
>
> Grant/NQ5T
>
>
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