[TenTec] 2 cents

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Yep, just look at AMAZON.  Although they 2 step many items, many ship 
from the distribution centers.

Years ago many Sony VTR, camera and editor parts were warehoused at the 
Fed-X facility in Memphis.  Thus shipment could be done in some cases, 
the same day.  Other parts were warehoused in either the San Jose or 
Kansas City parts depot.  No brick and mortar stores to walk in and 
twiddle the knobs.  Seems that Walmart and others are going that way.

Shopping centers are for shoppers.   On line business is for buyers.   
There is a difference.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/9/2018 10:53 AM, Mcelmer1 wrote:
> I agree.
>
> Mike
> W8TRN
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <Rick at dj0ip.de>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 00:57
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] 2 cents
>
>
>> There is nothing wrong with web-only stores.
>> Ours (Spiderbeam) has been in business as a web-only store for 18 
>> years, is growing like crazy and the biggest limiting factor is 
>> finding qualified people to work (i.e., my replacement, since I'm 
>> trying like h at ll to retire).
>>
>> 73,
>> Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec <tentec-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Mcelmer1
>> Sent: 09 August 2018 05:54
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] 2 cents
>>
>> With the chance of starting WW III, the Ten Tec website has been 
>> non-functional for almost 3 years, That is enough to tell me the 
>> future of the company.
>>
>> And you can not drop by  the "store"? Well, perhaps I can understand 
>> that. I understand what new owner is trying to accomplish with a web 
>> based only business but it simply has not worked.
>>
>> W8TRN
>> Centurion
>> Orion 1
>> Jupiter
>> Miscellaneous Ten Tec Accessories
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "john marks via TenTec" <tentec at contesting.com>
>> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Cc: "john marks" <kb4uxc at yahoo.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 21:00
>> Subject: [TenTec] 2 cents
>>
>>
>>> Hopefully, this is within the size limits;
>>> (Instead of the first one which was a reply to everything; should have
>>> known better)
>>> TNX. De KM4CH. John
>>> OK
>>> My two cents.
>>> The Ten Tec name was built on Service, Great Radios, Inovation, and
>>> American Made Quality.Radio of choice for serious operators, especially
>>> CW.Those qualities are still very much sought after in todays market.
>>> (Elecraft has taken some of these strong points, at a cost) But Ten Tec
>>> has a loyal following.
>>> Reminding us that all radio companies are dealing with these 
>>> manufacturing
>>> issues is not a differentiation. It simply puts you in the same
>>> competitive boat while you are restarting at a disadvantage. I would
>>> suggest that you enlist the support of the Ten Tec following to:1. Find
>>> solutions to repair problems concerning obsolete parts. Re-designs have
>>> been developed by several accomplished and experienced Ten Ten 
>>> owners, let’s
>>> work together. 2. Design radios with long life and repair issues up 
>>> front.
>>> Modules that can easily be updated or replaced in the future.3. When 
>>> you
>>> know that critical parts supplies are coming to the end, let us know up
>>> front before we by that Paragon, Omni, or Orion we always wanted so 
>>> we can
>>> know if it’s gonna be just a parts radio. 4. I don’t know that I’m 
>>> am SDR
>>> fan yet, but that may be a part of the solution, in fact. SDR is 
>>> another
>>> area where Ten Tec has been an historical leader, reclaim that legacy.
>>>
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