[TenTec] The Next Flagship

[geoffrey mendelson]

On 5/21/2014 1:34 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> In the past, Icom offered an optional power supply module that would plug
> into some of its radios, such as the IC-740.
> That made it a nice, self contained box for portable use.  I really liked
> that option because I used it portable quite a lot.
>
> So how about an expansion slot which would accept either the power supply or
> the ATU?
> And then have an expansion cabinet with the same type of slot.
> This would give users a choice and enable to configure best for their own
> particular preference of operation.
>
> As Bob pointed out, the money is in the masses but I don't think any US
> company can compete in the low end now and once the Chinese penetrate the
> market, it will be over for sure.  The mid-range is their juiciest
> alternative.
>


Interesting. When Ten-Tec solicited ideas for a new radio on this list, 
I suggested that they sell a basic 20m SSB rig for a low price. The rig 
would include optional features such as CW, more bands, etc. The idea 
being buy in cheap, expand as your needs and desires go.

I was almost hounded off this list for suggesting that hams should not 
be required to buy a CW rig.

Geoff.

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Geoffrey S. Mendelson 4X1GM/N3OWJ
Jerusalem Israel.