[TenTec] What's Going to be Next

[Rsoifer at aol.com]

Jim Wharton's memo used the word "affordable" several times when discussing 
 TT's future products, which I take as a strong hint that they plan to  
emphasize the lower end of the market.  That's probably a good business  
decision, but strictly from a personal point of view, I'd like to see TT take  the 
best features of the Orion II, the Omni VII and the K3, put it on  a modern 
hardware platform, and bring it out for something between $5K and  
$8K, fully equipped.  That's my dream.
 
I've never had much interest in the Flex series, because I'm not a computer 
 jock, just a BSEE vintage 1963, and can't see myself writing or modifying  
software.  The top-of-the-line riceboxes, with their bling and generally  
second-rate performance, turn me off.  Besides, I like the access TT  
provides to their technical experts, who are easy to talk to and really know  what 
they're doing.
 
So, TT, best wishes for the new products but please don't forget us  
flagship users.
 
73 Ray W2RS