[SFDXA] Ten Tec and Alpha sold to RKR

[Bill]

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    Ten Tec and Alpha sold to RKR

    Press release at http://tentec.com <http://tentec.com/>

    (April 2, 2015) RKR Designs, LLC of Longmont Colorado has announced
    that
    they have acquired the assets of Alpha Amplifier and TEN-TEC brands
    from
    RF Concepts. RKR plans to expand the product line, while continuing to
    service their customers that have enjoyed their products over the years.

    The principals of RKR Designs are Richard Gall, Ken Long and Rich
    Danielson (Gall and Danielson of QSC Systems, Longmont, Colorado have
    been a successful contract manufacturer, for over 20 years). Ken Long,
    N0QO has over 20 years in the electronics and amateur radio industry.
    Long will be President and CEO of the new company. QSC has been
    building
    Alpha amplifiers for over 5 years. They have also been building boards
    for TEN-TEC since their purchase by RF Concepts last year. Mr. Long
    said
    “QSC has always been a fantastic contract manufacturer, and has the
    expertise and knowledge that will allow us to bring down costs, while
    increasing quality and reducing manufacturing times.”

    When asked for comment, Michael Seedman, AA6DY said “I can’t think of a
    more capable group of people to take over the 45 year Alpha
    Amplifier/TEN-TEC legacy. Ken Long has been involved with the industry
    for years, and has a great feeling for products and operations. He has
    the manufacturing and engineering resources available to deliver
    quality
    products that our customers demand”. Mr. Seedman went on to say “Alpha
    and TEN-TEC have always had a warm spot in my heart, and I am thrilled
    that RKR Designs will be able to continue the operations of the
    business. I wish them the best”.

    Ken, Richard and Rich have been working very close over the past
    several
    years and feel that this new relationship will benefit the company and
    customers moving forward. This closer relationship to the contract
    manufacturer will allow a more consistent process and delivery of
    quality products along with significant cost benefits.

    RKR Designs LLC is privately held, and terms of the acquisition were
    not
    disclosed.