[TenTec] Merger

[Mike Chatfield]

I have been following this thread for a while. I too have an Orion II 
and a FTDX3000. With the exception of the DSP noise reduction on the 
3000 the Orion is a FAR better receiver and rig overall.
I use the Orion II 90% of the time.
Ten-Tec needs some replacement for the Orion II, maybe a down-conversion 
receiver and newer DSP. Although there is a point of diminishing returns 
in rig design and build costs there will always be a market for High-end 
rigs. I still look forward to an Orion II replacement from RF Concepts / 
Ten-Tec. They might have more resources to do it now.

73
Mike
W0BBC

On 5/20/2014 10:03 PM, Jack Emerson wrote:
> Cecil,
> I think your suggestion is dead on for my tastes; I consider the Orion 
> and O2 to be top of the line sports cars. I love mine, best radio I've 
> owned by far in 37 yrs as a ham. But I would love to see a top of the 
> line, luxury model, and yes, I'd find a way to own it if they decide 
> to make it. Maybe your suggestion should be called "field of dreams", 
> as in "build it and they will come".
> I know I would.
>
> Good post.
>
> 73 de Jack W4TJE
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Cecil
> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:32 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Merger
>
> Oh don't read me wrong...never said the Orion was not a giant 
> killer...it was.  Keyword here is WAS.
>
> All the others mentioned are still being made and have some killer 
> bells and whistles you would expect to find on a flagship model. They 
> won't appeal to everyone...most flagship models don't for several 
> reasons the price point being one.  But they do sell. There are quite 
> a few 7800's out there.
>
> I also like to look at the Sherwood page but it ranks only on one 
> receiver parameter and many believe its a ranking of best to worst but 
> there are many more considerations than just close spaced IM to make a 
> well rounded receiver/transceiver.
>
> One example...you could make the top of Rob list but have audio that's 
> difficult to live with and it becomes a less desirable product.
>
> Just my thoughts...
>
> Cecil
> K5DL
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 20, 2014, at 8:21 PM, Dave Heil <k8mn at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>>
>> I enjoy perusing the Sherwood receiver stats.  What about either of 
>> the Orions was not compatible with the likes of the IC-7800 or TS-990 
>> at a great deal less money?  Even the FT-5000's receiver is only 
>> marginally better in some regards. The problem was, they quit making 
>> them.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Dave Heil K8MN
>>
>>> On 5/21/2014 01 05, Cecil wrote:
>>> I agree...I'd buy that.  That said I would also like to see Ten-Tec 
>>> do a blow out flagship to showcase the best they are capable of.
>>>
>>> It would be a low volume unit but would be competitive with the Icom 
>>> 7800, the Kenwood TS-990 and the Yaesu FT-9000... Things learned in 
>>> that process could trickle down to the volume sales leaders...
>>>
>>> Just thinking out loud...
>>>
>>> Cecil
>>> K5DL
>>
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