[TenTec] What's Going to be Next

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

If it all goes that route Barry, then they better offer one heck of a
preselector as an option.  Otherwise that will spell the end of multi-multi
stations.  No more running 2 transmitters on 40m during Field Day (one on
CW, the other on SSB).

73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)


-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:23 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] What's Going to be Next

Are there really that many features in the K3 and Omni7 that the Orion
lacks?

Personally, I think DDC/.DUC is the future of rig design and all new rigs
ten years from now will be DDC/DUC.  The real innovation will come in the
rig form factor and interface.

73, Barry N1EU

On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:42 PM,  <Rsoifer at aol.com> wrote:
> 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
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