[TenTec] RADIO COMPARISONS

[Ed Cienki]

Having read this thread, it seems that we define (with the exception of #1 below purchase criteria should be based on our transceiver allegiance based on one of the following criteria): (1) where it was made (I qualify the foregoing based on the stark reality that the majority of transceivers components are generally made outside of the United States); (2) functional needs of the operator; (3) features of the transceiver(s); (4) price of the transceiver; and (5) interconnectivity/compatibility of the transceiver with the operator's already owned accessories.

Now, my experiences.  On the HF side, I have owned Japanese built (Icom - IC-7700; IC-7410; IC-706; IC-706mkIIg; IC-736; IC-746; IC-756pro; IC-756proIII..... Kenwood - TS-870s; TS-430s, TS-520, TS-520se...... and Yaesu - FT857D) and American (a fully $4,300 loaded Elecraft built and fully optioned Elecraft K-3 - my comment and my ham friends will agree was full of RF - it sounded like crap).  I would have liked to have owned an Orion (I or II) or Omni VII, but (a) Ten-Tec is not MARS modifiable; (b) the Orion was discontinued; and (c) the Omni VII does not have an continuously operating band scope, which I REALLY like.

So, in the end, except for Flex (which I believe is not and other American made SDR transceivers (even they have foreign built components), it seems only the likes of Kenwood, Yaesu and ICOM offer a full-featured transceiver.

I joined this group years ago because, I would LOVE for Ten-Tec to build a top of the line transceiver to compete with/against the ICOM IC-7700/IC-7800, a Yaesu FT-9000/FT-5000, and Kenwood TS-990s.  

I hope and pray Ten-Tec will build an "Orion" class radio again and I would be one of the 1st in line to buy an Orion III.

73, Ed, N2EAC
  



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-----Original Message-----
From: "R. Eric Sluder via TenTec" <tentec at contesting.com>
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Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:24:48 
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Reply-to: "R. Eric Sluder" <resluder at yahoo.com>,
 Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RADIO COMPARISONS

I agree about those who want to tout the K3 band wagon... It's tiring, kinda like background noise.  I think Elecraft is a fine company, but I'd belong to their list (which I did for a long time) if I want to hear about their product's virtues.

We all have different products within our ownership.  However, I don't brag up my other brands on the list because I've assumed nobody wants to hear it in a Ten-Tec list... However, I could be wrong and could start talking about my HW-101!?!?  :-)

Eric
W9WLW

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> On Jul 27, 2014, at 12:40 PM, "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de> wrote:
> 
> Harry, I think you were a bit harsh on the TS-990.
> After all, it would make a good
> boat anchor!
> ;-)
> 
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> w4wst at cox.net
> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 6:28 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] RADIO COMPARISONS
> 
> Seems strange to me but every time I get on the web site there is a pissing
> contest going on about which rig does what better than a TENTEC. If you want
> to preach the virtues of a K-3 or a TS-590s, why don't you go to that rigs
> web site and brag all you want.
> I remember when I got my Jupiter and everyone running a rice box was telling
> me to be careful when handling the mic or you'll pull that liteweight empty
> box off the desk. I'm not sure but I think the Jupiter is as heavy as a K-3.
> I recently was looking at the TS-990 and trying to figure out why I would
> ever want a rig that has 111 push buttons on the front plus some ridiculous
> number of knobs.
> I guess the bottom line is if you want to run a rice box, have at it and
> enjoy it. Just please don't get on the TENTEC site and try to convince
> everyone here that your rice box is the best thing since sliced bread cause
> it's not.
> HARRY  W4WST
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