[TenTec] Worn out on the continual debates....

[Roger Wise]

Amen well said Jerry.  Nothing more to add. Enough is enough.
KI0F  Rog
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Volpe" <kg6tt at arrl.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 2:56 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Worn out on the continual debates....


>I come to the Ten-Tec Reflectors for information and discussions on how 
> to get the best performance out of a particular Ten-Tec. I have no 
> interest in learning what the Elecraft can do or not, etc... at least 
> not on this reflector. I subscribe to the Elecraft Reflector too. That 
> is where I go for information, discussions, etc... related to their 
> equipment. I surely wish we could all come to a gentleman's agreement to 
> not drag the comparisons on and on. Unfortunately I don't expect that 
> level of cooperation. I already went to Digest form a few years back so 
> I can quickly skim through the Ten-Tec bashing, Elecraft bashing,.... 
> whatever. My next stop is to give up altogether and simply 
> unsubscribe.... not to that point yet, but getting there. I am not 
> looking to cheer TT and carry on high the Ten-Tec banner..... just 
> support those who currently own and use a Ten-Tec and gain some support 
> myself..... the concept here is that we, current TT owners, can get the 
> most out of their equipment investment. Getting a bit tired of the 
> Sherwood evaluations too.... I have studied them closely and see none of 
> the major transceiver being noticeably superior under actual day-to-day 
> use. It is really a lot of subjective opinions as to what specs 
> differentiate true differences in performance.
> 
> Finally on the subject of  those continually weighing in on the TT 
> Reflector when they no longer have a TT Transceiver..... frankly, I 
> don't get it. If you have an Icom why not 'reflect' on an Icom 
> Reflector? If you have an Elecraft.... well you get my thought. My 
> thinking is instead of boohooing what we don't have or seeking support 
> for our own ego decisions ....why not spend time and energy on the 
> reflector/group that supports what you are using? As an RF Engineer and 
> a long time ham radio operator, my personal impression is that the 
> ultimate differences in performance are so subjective at this level of 
> transceiver development and manufacturing to pretty much invalidate 
> specific claims of superiority. Seems like simple oneupmanship....  but 
> this is my opinion.
> 
> Why can't we simply agree to disagree on some points and bring the 
> discussions back to supporting Ten-Tec users and Ten-Tec equipment?  
> Lastly, it seems to me that there is little value in trying to second 
> guess Ten-Tec product development strategy on a reflector. The TT 
> support page says nothing about Orion development ceasing. Next week it 
> might, but until they actually state that fact why not assume that once 
> TT has added to their engineering team they will re-address firmware 
> issues for the Orion and Orion II? Probably the best place for our 
> firmware related inquires is TT Themselves.... so if you really want to 
> know why not write them a letter? My letters get answered... your's 
> would too I imagine.
> 
> Meanwhile back to DXing with my Orion 565....!
> 
> 73 Everyone,
> 
> Jerry, KG6TT
> 
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