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[Bill Cromwell]

On 09/26/2013 09:21 AM, Ray, W4BYG wrote:
> For all who can make, it I heartily recommend the TenTec 'Fest this week end
> in Sevierville near Pigeon Forge, TN.  It's gotten better and better each
> year.  It is very friendly and there is usually much gear available.
>
> The Wx forecast there for Saturday from Wunderground.com is clear and 77
> degrees.  Should be a great time for a tailgate fest!
>
> Be sure to take the TenTec tour.  They are excellent manufacturers and
> supporters of ham radio.
> CU there...
> 73,
> Ray, W4BYG (not related to TenTec, other than I enjoy using one of their
> fine radios)
>

Hi,

Here's a lil plug for Ten Tec...

Once upon a time I had an Argonaut 509. I used it *so much* that I wore 
out the elastic dial cord. I used it anyway by making some navigational 
estimates about where I was in the band from the markers. I had an 
opportunity to tour Ten Tec and the fellow who took me on the tour ended 
at his office. He reached into a desk drawer and pulled a replacement 
parts kit with an instruction sheet. It was for my Argonaut dial - far, 
far beyond "warranty".

I now have a Ten Tec RX-325 and after using it for a while I contacted 
Ten Tec for better technical info than the little comic book that came 
with the radio - again well beyond "warranty". They sent me way more 
than I asked for and I have been able to wring out maximum performance 
and keep the radio running through a couple of repairs. That thing is 
now around about 30 years old (give or take) and is still delivering 
signals to my ham shack.

I think all of that speaks quite well of Ten Tec.

73,

Bill  KU8H