[TenTec] OT: Question to the group

[Barry N1EU]

Yes, ideally I'd want a bigger radio with a bigger screen and more knobs

If you go with the same form factor, please use a much higher resolution
than the 480x272 used in the IC7300.  If you did that, I think I'd actually
buy one at $1000 and 50W.

Barry N1EU

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:25 PM, rick at dj0ip.de <Rick at dj0ip.de> wrote:

> Barry, that's not quite a fair criticism.  The radio is small so the
> screen must be small.  You can purchase optional software which replicates
> the screen onto any size computer screen that you please.
>
> As for the knobs, please explain what is missing or how many you might
> want.
> Tnx.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry
> N1EU
> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:11 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group
>
> I'm a big direct-sampling SDR fan but don't much care for the form factor
> of the IC-7300.  The screen is too small and not enough knobs.
>
> Barry N1EU
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 9:43 PM, rick at dj0ip.de <Rick at dj0ip.de> wrote:
>
> > What would you guys think of a new radio that had the following
> > characteristics:
> >
> > Ø   SDR radio with knobs, similar size and form factor to the IC-7300
> >
> > Ø  Superior receiver to the IC-7300; roughly on par with the Flex 6300
> >
> > Ø  50w of output power
> >
> > Ø  Cost: $1000
> >
> >
> >
> > I guess the big question is, is 50w a show stopper.
> >
> >
> >
> > Had someone ask me that question recently (obviously with the intent
> > to build this) and I had to pass.
> >
> > I dunno.
> >
> > For me I find it OK.
> >
> > I usually run my Eagle at 60w and when driving my amp, it runs at 60w.
> >
> >
> >
> > But my gut tells me most people won’t accept a 50w transmitter.
> >
> > They are programmed to expect 100w.
> >
> >
> >
> > What do you guys think?
> >
> >
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Rick, DJ0IP
> >
> >
> >
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