[TenTec] Opinions

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I agree on these points.  Just because a product is no longer made doesn't 
make it any less valuable or any less reliable or any less performance wise 
a good product.  I've just recently sold my 1960 manufactured vintage 
Collins S Line station for nearly 3 times what it cost new.

I haven't seen the market suddenly flooded with Orion radios, however I 
suspect the price of a used Orion or Orion II is a bit more today than it 
was 6 to 9 months ago when one could still purchase a new Orion II.  I could 
see that they might be a bit more in demand and thus the "economic law of 
supply and demand" likely prevail in terms of price.

Do not fret, there's still 100% support for the Orion II in terms of service 
and service parts.  That's no different than my current production Eagle or 
Omni VII.  Plus, unlike many other companies, there is still firmware 
support continuing for the Orion II.

It is my general understanding that ICOM, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft, and 
FLEX, just to name a few,  are no longer providing continued firmware 
support or enhancements for their products that are no longer in production. 
On the other hand, information from Tentec Engineering indicates that 
continued support and enhancements are and will continue for the Orion II.

73
Bob, K4TAX