[TenTec] My take on all the brouhaha over end of the Orion II

[Wade Staggs]

*To all of the Chicken Little folks out there, the Sky is not falling. So
what if the Orion II is out of production now! Here I sit with my daily
driver .. The Paragon.. It is still a fine radio and does a very good job.
To me this just means that Progress and the Fine Engineering at Ten Tec is
like time, Marching Forward. I have watched and used Ten Tec gear ( when I
could get it! ) though the Delta, Corsair, Omni A-D the Paragon series and
so forth. With each new model, they only get better. What would have
happened if Ten Tec were still doing the 8 bit processor of the Paragon?
They would still be fine radio's but, with each incarnation, they only get
better. I have never been able to afford a Brand New Radio. So, to me this
just means that I am getting closer to a fine Pre-owned Orion II. And those
that can afford it, will soon be getting something Much Better from Ten
Tec. All of you Orion II owners out there should be Chomping at the Bit to
see what Fine New Radio that Ten Tec is going to come up with next. I can
still call Paul or Gary on the phone and get the best Technical Support in
the World on a 1980's model radio. No, the Sky is not falling. The Sun is
just about ready to shine Brighter. Go Ten Tec and the Engineering Team! *
*                                             73 to all from Wade/KJ4WS*

On Thu, Jul 4, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Richards <jrichards at k8jhr.com> wrote:

>
> Gentlemen.   We should be ashamed of ourselves.  Why talk failure, doom
> and gloom because TT discontinued the Orion II?  It is an 8 year old radio,
> based on an even older model.  These things happen and we have nothing but
> suspicion to impugn the decision.
>
>
>         First, I don't knock any team I am on.
>
>
> Bad mouthing TenTec because it stopped production of the Orion II only
> serves to injure its image among hams.  If your favorite team announces its
> best tight end is injured and cannot play in the Finals, the Owners, Coach
> and Fans don't concede the game - they explain how they will win without
> him.  Similarly, we should be talking how TenTec will succeed without the
> Orion II and, perhaps, do better without it.  It made money before the
> Orion II and it will make money after it is gone.  Let's talk success,
> instead of failure.
>
>
>
>         Second, I don't presume the worst without
>         good reason.  Speculation is merely guessing,
>         it is correct by chance or coincidence.
>         Otherwise it would be fact.
>
>
> WE can only speculate about TenTec's future. Why not assume the best?
> There is no more reason to predict failure than predict this is the first
> step toward a profitable future.  It is more fun to think TenTec knows what
> it is doing.  All this negative speculation and second guessing is
> unfounded and counter productive.
>
>
>
>         Third, one is innocent until proven otherwise.
>
>
> TenTec has no obligation to explain its actions, or explain its marketing
> or business plan to us.  The fact it favors us with any explanation at all
> demonstrates appreciation and respect for us as customers.  It is not like
> Yaesu or Icom or Kenwood explain THEIR product decisions to customers.
>
> Absent cogent proof otherwise, I take TenTec at its word, and doubt TenTec
> has a hidden agenda.  TenTec says it ceased production because it either
> cannot get crucial parts, or cannot get them at reasonable cost.  That, for
> me, is conclusive.
>
> MY TAKE -
>
> Considering I never knock any team I am on, I prefer to think TenTec is
> doing its best to  1) take care of existing customers,  2) deliver new and
> interesting products hams want to buy, and  3) make money doing it.   I
> believe this even though it plays its cards fairly close to the vest, and
> can only speculate what goes on behind the scenes.
>
> So, I propose we rally and support its decision and expect it will prove
> wise in the long run.
>
> So, while you guys fret and worry, I will think happy thoughts about
> TenTec's future.
>
>         The King is Dead... Long Live the King!
>
>
> That is just MY take...
>
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