[TenTec] Ten-Tec @ Hamvention 2017

[Jerry Stewart]

I have been keeping up by reading the archives but finally signed back 
up to the list since I have better internet.  I have not seen anything 
about Ten-Tec at Dayton on the list and a web search only had a 
paragraph description.  I have had most models of Ten-Tec gear over the 
years and live a couple hours from Sevierville.

The blurb I read said that the Eagle, Omni VII, etc were on display but 
no info was given about possible production dates and that Mr. Dishop 
was unhappy with the treatment by the local government in TN as well as 
frustrated with issues of parts sourcing for inventory.

I know he got a pig in a poke and since the business was raided and 
broken up before he got the remnants that he has a herculean task to 
rebuild and I think that he is wise to build it on a cash basis.  I just 
despair that he will throw his hands up on the whole enterprise, 
concentrate on his established business and Alpha and perhaps only do 
the commercial side of TT if at all.

I have not seen any post from John Henry in a while and Mr. Dishop has 
primarily responded to criticisms.  I am not interested in giving him 
any advise on running his business.  I have had a couple and know the 
headaches.  I just would like a semi-steady supply of positive news, 
even if it is about baby steps.

Anyway, does anyone have any news from Dayton that they care to share?  
I was there last year and spoke with Mr. Dishop (he was very nice and 
positive) but I had too much on my plate to attend this year and thought 
I'd skip being a guinea pig for once with the new venue.