[TenTec] TenTec and Alpha merger not a good thing

[Dave Edwards]

As this is the Ten Tec reflector, I think its pretty clear.


On 5/13/14, 11:59 AM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
> What is The Patriot?
>   
> Which one?
>   
> Patriot Missile?:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIM-104_Patriot
> Patriot Arrow?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood:_Men_in_Tights
>   The Patriot (Mel Gibson movie):  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187393/?ref_=nv_sr_1
> The Patriot (Steven Segal movie) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120786/?ref_=nv_sr_2
> The Patriot (Greg Henry movie)  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091734/?ref_=nv_sr_4
>   
> Or do you mean the Patriot, that's mentioned in the press release, as the new rig that Ten-Tec will be debuting at Dayton?  (Model 507 if I recall correctly from John Henry's recent posts to the reflector)
>
> On 05/13/14, Dave Edwards wrote:
>
> How 'bout What is the Patriot??
>
> ....Dave
>
>
> On 5/13/14, 11:47 AM, Duane Calvin wrote:
>> Orion II
>>
>> Duane Calvin, AC5AA
>> Austin, Texas
>> www.ac5aa.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Brian
>> Carling
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:46 AM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Cc: Chuck Gerarden
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] TenTec and Alpha merger not a good thing
>>
>> What is an "OII" please?
>>
>> Best regards - Bry Carling AF4K
>>
>>
>>
>>> On May 12, 2014, at 8:03 PM, Cecil <chacuff at cableone.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Been a year since you owned a Ten-Tec product but you remain a member of
>> the list...strange.
>>> And I do disagree with you on several points. You sold the best SDR with
>> a front panel radio when you sold the OII. Yea you can't hold it in the
>> palm of your hand....don't know many folks really looking for that...except
>> QRP ops and back packers...tiny market.
>>> As far as amps...why couldn't Tokyo Hypower build a successful 1k+
>> amp...why doesn't Elecraft build a reliable, successful 1k+ amp....and how
>> about Acom...all tubes....because it's costly and it's hard to compete with
>> tubes. Besides everyone knows real...serious amps use tubes....and there is
>> really no good reason they shouldn't.
>>> I wouldn't trade my OII and Centurion even for a K3 and their 500w SS
>> amp....don't like tiny radios.
>>> No flames...just another opinion....
>>>
>>> Cecil
>>> K5DL
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On May 12, 2014, at 1:20 PM, Chuck Gerarden <cgerarden at atomix.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As an owner of TenTec (and Alpha) gear for many years, some bad and
>>>> some good,I think this merger may not save the dysfunctional
>>>> company/brand that TT has become. They have designed nothing
>>>> innovative since the Orion..
>>>> They seem to just repackage old technology into new boxes at a higher
>>>> and higher price. TT is only alive at this point because they can
>>>> generate service revenue. I don't know anyone buying their products.
>>>> Do you?
>>>> The new SSB Ardino QRP radio sounds like a desperate move IMHO.
>>>> Elecraft has simply eaten TT lunch the past 5+ years and TT never
>>>> responded to their competition. I sold the last of my TT gear (Orion
>>>> II) a year ago, just a month before the Orion II was
>>>> discontinued. The TT acquisition may simply drag down the Alpha brand
>>>> with the TT brand. Here are a few questionsfor both companies:
>>>> 1. Why can't Alpha build a relaible 1KW+ solid state amp?
>>>> 2. Why can't TT build a good SDR transceiver with a front panel (Like
>>>> a KX3)?
>>>> These are 2 products many friends of mine have indicated they would
>>>> like to buy. Neither one of these companies has innovated anything
>>>> new for a long time. Sure an Alpha 9500 with 5 microprocessors can
>>>> output 1.5 KW with a brick on the key, but can't keep from
>>>> faultingwhen the wind blows hard.
>>>> Unless both these companies come up with some new and leading edge
>>>> products, I think both are toast. As a brandI take seriously, TT is no
>>>> longer on my list. Please no flames, these are my OPINIONS. You are
>>>> welcome to express yours too.
>>>> ChuckW0DLE
>>>>
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