[TenTec] Omni VII

[Ron Notarius W3WN]

At one time when they still had a dealer network in the early/mid-1980's, Ten-Tec had a free upgrade from the 4-pole crystal filter to the 8-pole.

OK, so it may not be much, but the point is that it has happened in the past.

Now as far as any "sale" or other freebie/discount goes... do you really think you're getting something for nothing?  That "free" item costs something, and sooner or later, you (the consumer) pay it.  I could list a ton of examples, but I'd rather not bore everyone on the list.

Bottom line, I'd rather a company like Ten-Tec deal "straight" with us.  No artificially high prices, no hidden costs to cover "free" items, no inventory-dump tax write-offs on unsold overpriced junque.  Build as you need, charge what it costs with a reasonable mark-up to cover R&D and profits.  

73


From: "Rob Atkinson, K5UJ" <k5uj at hotmail.com>
Date: 2006/08/04 Fri PM 01:19:01 CDT
To: tentec at contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] Omni VII

some rather amusing comments here on Ten Tec pricing and the new innovative 
Omni VII.

Pricing:

When was the last time Ten Tec had a sale?  No, not sale on used stuff, or 
demo items, or one of those one day only hamfest sales but a real sale for 
an extended period on new merchandise for anyone anywhere.  When was the 
last time they threw in a free power supply?  I think once they gave away 
mics--WOW (JA Mfrs give you a mic every time).   Icom products are routinely 
discounted.  The TS870 originally was around $3000 but I was able to 
purchase one NEW with a coupon for $1600 two years ago.  That's not bad.   
The FT1000MP Mk V was originally $3.3 K and after a few years went for 
$2100.

Ask yourselves--as Ten Tec ever done anything like that??  No, all they do 
is RAISE prices.  Yeah, what a deal.

Revolution in ham radio?:

<<<Well folks, this may actually be the start of a new revolution in ham  
radio.
  according to the info on site you can literally plug this  into a router 
at
you cabin on the peak of the mountain at 7000 feet and hook it  up to the
solar panel battery bank, and operate from down town  anywhere  with a
computer.
this may be the answer to the HOA problem, with antenna  restrictions.

so If I quickly run out and but a mountain top and sub divide into many
small (8 feet by 8 feet) parcels and run a router and power, can I retire 
off
the
income, ( aww shucks , I already am retired)

In reality, it may be an answer to the prayers of the antenna  restricted.

good job Ten Tec, and I see and orange dot in the future.>>>

You obviously have not been following Kenwood products--the TS480 has 
allowed remote control over the internet for as long as it has been 
available.  2 or 3 years now at least.

73

rob / k5uj

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