[TenTec] new radio

[Art Trampler]

Note that with the (re)acquisition of the Commander amps from Palstar, it was noted that new products may be "private labeled" for another amateur radio manufacturer.
 
Kenwood, Alinco, Ten-Tec and Elecraft are about the only manufacturers without "flagship" amps (not downplaying the new Elecraft, but power-wise some will want "more).
 
Would it be out of line for Ten-Tec to partner with AN Wireless on a new amp? It's unlikely to be solid-state or auto-tune, sadly. I'd be happy seeing a version of the Centurion that came with 3-500ZGs and could put 3800 to 4000VDC, key-up, on the plates through a full-wave bridge, and had adequate cooling, bandswitches, etc for legal limit.
 
Call it the Legate or Consul, with the Pro-Consul having three tubes.
 
As for John's comment, some months ago John Henry let slide that an Orion replacement is schedule before some other projects--I think he was being asked about amplifiers. I've already submitted a couple of names for consideration.