Omni-VII firmware/OnePlug software:
No major upgrades planned at this time. Maintenance release planned for fall 2008. OnePlug will also need code added to use the model 610 accessory, in progress now. (10/13/2008)
Orion/Orion II firmware:
Major release planned for fall 2008. Projected to include peak shadowing for sweep display, tuning cursor, new waterfall sweep display mode (all for Orion II only – requires color screen for visual interpretation of signals). AGC enhancements for RF AGC vs. AF AGC. Other minor changes. Beta testing of Orion II version 2.041 now in progress. Beta testing of original Orion version to begin after Orion II beta version testing concluded. (11/19/2008)
Jupiter firmware and blue screens:
Firmware upgrades available to all Jupiter rigs in the field now. Screen kits for retrofitting existing CE version Jupiters (all rigs shipped from late 2003 onward) now available. Working with screen vendor to resolve use of screen with the non-CE compliant version of the Jupiter built 2000-2003. Maintenance firmware upgrade was released 11/12/2008 (11/19/2008)
610 USB Keyer:
Available Q1 2009. With a couple of minor board corrections, hardware is complete. OnePlug needs code added to support. Parts to be ordered for initial production at end of October, first build likely in Jan 2009, subject to change due to building RX-331 and RX-400. Retail price should come in under $200. Will start taking orders after the initial build has begun. (10/13/2008)
High speed sweep board Orion II/Omni-VII:
The FPGA firmware is finalized but will require additional board modifications before release. Only test firmware has been developed for the Orion II. Additional firmware work needs to be done to support the Omni VII. No expected release date at this time. (08/14/2008)
40th anniversary CW paddle:
Run complete. No further paddles available. THANK YOU! (11/19/2008)
Obsolete manual online project
We expect to begin posting copies of obsolete Ten-Tec amateur radio transceiver manuals as downloadable .pdf files to our website during Q4 2008. Availability of other manuals (like obsolete accessories) as downloadable files to be determined. (09/22/2008)
Questions on status of any above project can be directed to Scott Robbins, W4PA, Amateur Radio Product Manager at sales@tentec.com or (865) 453-7172.
All information above will be updated as developments occur and is subject to change at any time. Dates shown in parenthesis are the last date updates were added.