[TenTec] TenTec Digest, Vol 149, Issue 29

[wes bolin]

I am interested.  I have analog models (two).
Wes

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> Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 13:17:05 -0400
> From: Mike Bryce <prosolar at sssnet.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Ten Tec Triton 4 front panels
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> As most of us know, the front panels Ten Tec used on the Triton 4 wear
> through, taking out the silkscreen. The clear coat wears away leaving the
> front panel looking nasty. Of course, Ten Tec no longer makes/stocks
> replacement front panels.
>
> Which made me think?.
>
> I wonder? And I?m only thinking out loud right now.
>
> I?ve been working with a company to make my cases now that Ten Tec  has
> stopped that part of their production.
>
> The front panel is quite simple, only two bends are required, holes
> punched, and a rectangular cutout (for the main dial bezel) installed.
>
> They were anodized, screened, and clear coat applied.
>
> That?s about all.
>
> So, question for the keepers  of the orange dot. If a new front panel for
> the Triton 4 were available, would you be interested?
>
> What price point?
>
> I know at the quantity  I?m thinking about, they will be a bit pricey
>
> Just a thought?. Let me know your quotes or comments
>
> Mike, WB8VGE
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> Mike, WB8VGE
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> A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is never
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 13:38:45 -0400
> From: Reed Krenn <reed.krenn at gmail.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec Triton 4 front panels
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> Hi Mike,
>
> I have a Model 540, the analog version, suffering from the wear and tear
> you described. I am very interested in seeing what response you get.
>
> Let's hear from the proud owners of either model to see what the potential
> market for the panel(s) might be.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Reed / WW3A
>
> On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 1:17 PM, Mike Bryce <prosolar at sssnet.com> wrote:
>
> > As most of us know, the front panels Ten Tec used on the Triton 4 wear
> > through, taking out the silkscreen. The clear coat wears away leaving the
> > front panel looking nasty. Of course, Ten Tec no longer makes/stocks
> > replacement front panels.
> >
> > Which made me think?.
> >
> > I wonder? And I?m only thinking out loud right now.
> >
> > I?ve been working with a company to make my cases now that Ten Tec  has
> > stopped that part of their production.
> >
> > The front panel is quite simple, only two bends are required, holes
> > punched, and a rectangular cutout (for the main dial bezel) installed.
> >
> > They were anodized, screened, and clear coat applied.
> >
> > That?s about all.
> >
> > So, question for the keepers  of the orange dot. If a new front panel for
> > the Triton 4 were available, would you be interested?
> >
> > What price point?
> >
> > I know at the quantity  I?m thinking about, they will be a bit pricey
> >
> > Just a thought?. Let me know your quotes or comments
> >
> > Mike, WB8VGE
> >
> >
> > Mike, WB8VGE
> > SunLight Energy Systems
> > The Heathkit Shop
> > http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ <http://www.theheathkitshop.com/>
> > J e e p
> > o|||||||o
> >
> > A man with one clock knows what time it is. A man with two clocks is
> never
> > sure.
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 30 May 2015 11:37:01 -0400
> From: Mike Bryce <prosolar at sssnet.com>
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec Triton 4 front panels
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> So far, and apparently those with Triton 4s, seem to be happy with what
> they have.
>
> I?ve received two responses about the project.
>
> mike, WB8VGE
>
> Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
>  the heathkit shop
> SunLight energy systems
> J e e p
> o|||||||o
>
>
>
>
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> > On May 29, 2015, at 1:38 PM, Reed Krenn <reed.krenn at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mike,
> >
> > I have a Model 540, the analog version, suffering from the wear and tear
> > you described. I am very interested in seeing what response you get.
> >
> > Let's hear from the proud owners of either model to see what the
> potential
> > market for the panel(s) might be.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Reed / WW3A
> >
> > On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 1:17 PM, Mike Bryce <prosolar at sssnet.com> wrote:
> >
> >> As most of us know, the front panels Ten Tec used on the Triton 4 wear
> >> through, taking out the silkscreen. The clear coat wears away leaving
> the
> >> front panel looking nasty. Of course, Ten Tec no longer makes/stocks
> >> replacement front panels.
> >>
> >> Which made me think?.
> >>
> >> I wonder? And I?m only thinking out loud right now.
>
>
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