[TenTec] Serious market overlooked by ham manufacturers

[n3aws at aol.com]

I know Ten Tec monitors this list.? As one of the few US manufacturers of ham radio equipment, there is a market being overlooked.? 1.25 meters.

Japanese manufacturers aren't interested.? But VHF contesters are lacking in a supply of equipment for this band.

A simple, relatively inexpensive self contained SSB/CW transceiver running maybe 10 watts if the price were in line with the single band units from MFJ would fill a niche market that has no competition at present.

A cheaper than Elecraft transverter (not everyone neds a high end x-verter for this band) could also be a winner.

American built quality.? Competitive prices.? I bet a lot of VHF/UHF contesters would come out of the wood work and buy one.

Jim Walroth, N3AWS