[TenTec] Prices

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

Some of the Tentec radio is built exactly like a PC with miniature 
aluminum electrolytics that have limited lifetimes already showing up in 
the Omni II. Gold plated edge connectors typical of PCs may be more 
reliable connections than tin plated pins and sockets. The logic 
circuitry and the DSP have wide parallel busses for digital data just 
like a PC. Of course, all is on printed or etched circuit boards with 
double and multiple layers with plated through holes to connect the layers.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 4/20/2010 6:51 AM, David Goncalves wrote:
> It ain't built like a PC, though, is it?
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> David Goncalves
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>> Could be wrong, but based on operational lifespan of most computers I've
>> owned, the old stuff will likely be operating long after the Omni VII ( and
>> this OP ) is in the ground.
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