[TenTec] Any update on a replacement for the Orion II?

[Toby Pennington]

I have been reading this thread and hearing of the longing of many to 
see a rig of the Orion caliber.

I hate to disappoint many,   but this may,  I say may,  never happen!

One primary reason is that in todays market,   the cost of research and 
just the overall expenditure of putting a similar Orion 2 product on the 
market would cost close to 10,000 bucks.  I may be off a little,  but 
not much.

I don't think Ten Tec will attempt this unless market conditions change 
drastically.

I believe you are seeing the direction that Ten Tec is headed in with 
the release of the Eagle and the Argo 6.   The alternative would be full 
SDR AKA Flex which would be far less expensive.

Those of you with Orions need to hang on to them,   as they are probably 
worth more now than when you bought them in terms of replacement value.  
IF you know of any "bugs" still in firmware, try to get Ten Tec to fix 
what may still not be working exactly right.  Try to optimize the radio 
and realize what a jewel you have,  and hang on to it for the long haul.

The reason for saying this is that the Orions are now on the back burner 
for fixing anything left hanging.  Ten Tec might need a little push to 
get going with just a few fixes that are needed.

Just my opinion,  and wish all a Blessed Easter and Passover!

Toby K4NH