[TenTec] The Eagle

[Richards]

On 9/25/2010 20:07, Rick - NJ0IP / DJ0IP wrote:
> Barry, if you don't purchase any options for the K3, then it is a fair
> comparison.


		Are we being careful to compare apples to apples?
		When comparing the K-32 any other unit, I always make
		sure that I am comparing the K-3 factory build price
		with the other radio, because they are, then, both
		all manufactured for you.  I don't consider the kit price of
		the K-3 in these cases.  I hope that's not too silly…


> By leaving off AM, FM, and noise limiter, you do not need a wide


		I'm not getting the optional AM and optional FM thing
		here.  I don't see anything listed under the "OPTIONS"
		section of the brochure.   I presume that one must
		pay extra to have the rig do AM, right?

		
> You also lose a bit of performance on the general coverage RX.


		Why is that?   Why would it play better in the ham
		bands, and not on the SW bands or in between?
		Or, are they just saying it could have somewhat
		degraded performance, just to be on the safe side,
		since we are not really going to rate or at decide
		to buy the radio for that reason, anyway.  I don't
		see why it should receive worse on one frequency
		then another just a few megahertz either side of
		a particular ham band.  Could someone enlighten
		me on this?


SIDEBAR:  am I the only one thinking that Ten-Tec will score a coup, a 
victory of sorts, by beating Kenwood to market with a rig in this 
price/performance category?  Kenwood announced its new radio several 
months ago, but I don't believe it is available yet.  It would be a real 
deal if Ten-Tec could leapfrog Kenwood in the race to produce a good 
midpriced level radio.

Happy Trails.

====================  James  /  K8JHR ===================