How to get on the list to get one of the first 100 Phoenix radios?

What is the new Ten-Tec Model 594 - Phoenix and how to get on the list to get one of the first 100 Phoenix radios, including the $500 deposit, and the special pricing, too?

The Ten Tec Model 594 Phoenix is an all new from the ground up dual direct digital down conversion (DDC) software defined radio (SDR) supporting a number of innovative and unique at this time features.

See the preliminary spec here: Model 594 - Phoenix

The Phoenix occupies a new and unique slot in the TT lineup.

There was the Argo, low price QRP, and the entry level but high-performance Eagle, then the up featured Omni 7+, and ultimately the original contest super radio, the Orion II.

Phoenix is meant to be compact and portable, only a little bigger than the Argo, about the size of the Eagle but a little taller, and can be built as QRP version like Argo, single receiver like Eagle, or up featured with dual receivers which makes it a premium over the Omni. So, it is sort of do-it-all radio, which with its new and amazing features, we believe, easily surpasses even the more expensive devices on the market.

See the project last update: Phoenix updates

Ten-Tec Phoenix Club

The Phoenix club is intended to garner support for finishing the relocation of Ten-Tec to the new Dishtronix factory in Dayton, Ohio and resumption the production.

We are asking very politely our prospective customers to commit a $500 dollar deposit to buy the radio by joining the Phoenix club. 

Is it worthy pre-ordering the Ten-Tec Phoenix 594 with a deposit?

Pre-orders with a deposit, which are limited to a maximum of 100, save about $700 off the list price, have free shipping, group updates, and the ability to slightly influence the final design of the radio. A big and respectful thank goes to all these pre-orders, as they significantly help to restart production of the new product after moving to the new factory, please.

A little math for those interested in membership

Phoenix Club membership requires a $500 deposit. The balance for club members is $3250, making the total price $3750 for a fully loaded, dual receivers Phoenix 594 and free shipping. The expected list price is $4350 + s/h.

So, what do you get with your Phoenix club membership?

1. A $500 gift certificate / merchandise credit to be used as a deposit on your new Phoenix transceiver Model 594, or redeemable for other merchandise from Ten-Tec, Alpha or Dishtronix.
2. Shipping in the lower 48 states at no charge
3. A nice membership certificate thanking you for being instrumental in the relaunch of Ten-Tec in the new Dayton facility
4. Your name and call on a Phoenix Club plaque to be displayed inside the Ten-Tec lobby thanking you for your participation in the relaunch of Ten-Tec in Dayton
5. Guaranteed pricing and delivery of one of the first 100 Model 594 transceivers.
6. Mike’s personal gratitude for supporting our dream of continuing Ten-Tec’s legacy.
7. Occasionally a newsletter email regarding progress of things here in Dayton.
8. Whatever other nice things I (Mike) can think of to do in the future like preferential pricing on new orders, or first dibs on new products, etc.

In making the Phoenix club we at Ten-Tec want to foster a more personal relationship with you and share more visibility with you of what we are doing, and give you an opportunity to have more input at Ten Tec. We are offering you an exciting opportunity to be a part of not just a new radio but a new company essentially and an opportunity to network with other Phoenix club enthusiasts.

What will happen if we don’t get 100 memberships sold. 

We will simply order enough material for what we have orders for when the cutoff date comes. 

When will you receive your new radio? 

We intend to begin manufacturing and shipping radios in between Q4/2025 and Q1/2026. Like all things this could change due to circumstances beyond our control. 

What will happen if radios are unable to be shipped?

If radios are unable to be shipped within one year of advertised delivery you may request a refund of your deposit and cancel you Phoenix Club membership.

How to join:

1. 1. Please contact sales@tentec.com with your name, call, email address, telephone, and shipping address.
   2. After receiving an acknowledgement, print a copy and mail with your deposit check to:
   • 
     
   • Dishtronix Inc. / Ten Tec Company
   • PO BOX 24222
   • Huber Heights, OH 45424

That’s it – you are in!

As of 20/8/2025, only about 40/100 left.

Preliminary specification: Model 594 - Phoenix

Project last update: Phoenix updates

Get news as it is released here: TenTec PHOENIX group

Ten-Tec web: MODEL 594 PHOENIX - coming soon

Ten-Tec at Hamvention 2025: Phoenix 594 at Hamvention 2025

Ten-Tec MODEL 594 PHOENIX - First 100pcs batch update 23Jul25

Ten-Tec MODEL 594 PHOENIX - First 100pcs batch update 23Jul25 

Ordered displays finally arrived from the factory to Dayton! So, you can see the repaired Dayton unit, and also the box of 100 displays for new Phoenix transceivers. 

On another picture is the test jig with one of the displays under test, and that flat PCB in the background is the display carrier board which is going to be assembled here on the new production line.

Speaking of building here, a big part of last week was getting some new production equipment to run which I’ve had several years and not used. Now I need it because of the level of precision needed for Phoenix boards. I’m pleased to say the vision screen printer worked fine. 

Konstantin is closing out 5-10-15 issues a day, sometimes more, sometimes less. The team of QA / testers (I think 5+ of them) are still beating this thing up, using it in various operational styles/modes/etc.

Some of you don’t know but John Henry and Konstantin have been working together on some software issues and made some nice improvements. What a blessing it is to have John Henry involved. It’s a real Ten Tec folks with some Ten Tec SOFTWARE in it now as well as hardware via me in Ohio.

I am able to order these in part thank you to the PHOENIX CLUB members. I want you to see your deposits at work. A big THANK YOU to those who have joined. We aren’t there yet. We have a way to go towards filling all the slots, so if you are on the fence, now is always a good time.

MADE IN USA IN DAYTON

 

73 de N8WFF

Ten-Tec MODEL 594 PHOENIX - First 100pcs batch update 13Jun25

MODEL 594 PHOENIX - First 100pcs batch update 13Jun25 

The first one hundred display carrier PCB delivered to Dayton ten minutes ago. Notice they are BARE and will be populated here at Dishtronix. Also, I ordered 100 displays last week that attach to this PCB. They should ship in July as they quoted me 4 weeks lead time. I hope this helps crush the misinformation that the PHOENIX is built anywhere else.

I am able to order these in part thank you to the PHOENIX CLUB members. I want you to see your deposits at work. A big THANK YOU to those who have joined. We aren’t there yet. We have a way to go towards filling all the slots, so if you are on the fence, now is always a good time.

MADE IN USA IN DAYTON

 

73 de N8WFF

Ten-Tec Phoenix Club - be the first...

Ten-Tec Phoenix Club

The Phoenix club is intended to garner support for the relocation of Ten Tec to the new Dishtronix factory in Dayton, Ohio.

The Ten Tec Model 594 Phoenix is an all new from the ground up dual direct digital down conversion (DDC) software defined radio (SDR) supporting a number of innovative and unique at this time features.

We are asking politely prospective customers to commit a $500 dollar deposit to buy the radio by joining the Phoenix club. 

So, what do you get with your Phoenix club membership?

1. A $500 gift certificate / merchandise credit to be used as a deposit on your new Phoenix transceiver Model 594, or redeemable for other merchandise from Ten Tec, Alpha or Dishtronix.
2. Shipping in the lower 48 states at no charge
3. A nice membership certificate thanking you for being instrumental in the relaunch of Ten Tec in the new Dayton facility
4. Your name and call on a Phoenix Club plaque to be displayed inside the Ten Tec lobby thanking you for your participation in the relaunch of Ten Tec in Dayton
5. Guaranteed pricing and delivery of one of the first 100 Model 594 transceivers.
6. Mike’s personal gratitude for supporting our dream of continuing Ten Tec’s legacy.
7. Occasionally a newsletter email regarding progress of things here in Dayton.
8. Whatever other nice things I (Mike) can think of to do in the future like preferential pricing on new orders, or first dibs on new products, etc.

In making the Phoenix club we at Ten Tec want to foster a more personal relationship with you and share more visibility with you of what we are doing, and give you an opportunity to have more input at Ten Tec. We are offering you an exciting opportunity to be a part of not just a new radio but a new company essentially and an opportunity to network with other Phoenix club enthusiasts.

By selling membership in a club, we avoid several complications and possible entanglements in the process. As we expect prices to rise and lead times to extend, you may want to even consider buying two or more radio/ memberships and to sell one at a profit once you have them. A question was asked what will happen if we don’t get 100 memberships sold. We will simply order enough material for what we have orders for when the cutoff date comes. When will you receive your new radio? We intend to begin manufacturing and shipping in the 4th quarter of 2025. Like all things this could change due to circumstances beyond our control. If we have the parts and labor, we will ship radios! Please be patient. We will do everything we can to fulfill the orders as fast as we possibly can. Some people have expressed concern about the deposit if the radio does not happen. First this radio IS happening short of the death of Mike or Konstantine. If radios are unable to be shipped within one year of advertised delivery you may request a refund of your deposit and cancel you Phoenix Club membership.

Get news as it is released here: TenTec PHOENIX group

How to join:

1. 1. Please contact sales@tentec.com with your name, call, email address, telephone, and shipping address.
   2. After receiving an acknowledgement, print a copy and mail with your deposit check to:
      • Dishtronix Inc. / Ten Tec Company
      • PO BOX 24222
      • Huber Heights, OH 45424

That’s it – you are in!

Ten-Tec web: MODEL 594 PHOENIX - coming soon

Ten-Tec at Hamvention 2025: Phoenix 594 at Hamvention 2025

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Ten-Tec MODEL 594 - PHOENIX is coming!

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

The Ten Tec Model 594 Phoenix is an all new from the ground up dual direct digital down conversion (DDC) software defined radio (SDR) suporting a number of innovative and unique at this time features.

GENERAL:

GENERAL COVERAGE: 300 KHZ-55 MHz, Specifications guaranteed in Amateur bands.

SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 13.8V ± 15%

FREQUENCY ACCURACY: ± 5 Hz @25 C

FREQUENCY STABILITY: ± 0.5 PPM over operating temperature range

DIMENSIONS (HWD): 4.14 x 9.06 x TBD inch, 105 x 230 x TBD mm, (excluding connectors)

FRONT CONNECTORS: Headphones, Mic: 1/8^th inch stereo plug 2 x USB2

REAR CONNECTORS: RF: 2 x SO-239. Accessory Connector, Band Data Connector, Power Connector. HDMI connector, USB3 connector, Predistortion input

Front panel engineering prototype

RECEIVER:

SINGLE ADC: Two receivers in same band (Main and Sub)

(with SECOND ADC option) Two receivers in any band

MDS (Preamp off / on): -117 dBm / -134 dBm, ± 3 dBm typical

ADC OVERLOAD POINT: +4 dBm without attenuation.

BLOCKING IMD (Preamp off/ on): 120 / 121 dBm typical

RECEIVE CURRENT: < 2A

Engineering prototype f/w testing

TRANSMITTER:

POWER: 5-100W ± 1dB

DUTY CYCLE: Continuous SSB/CW, 50% AM, FM, PSK/digital

TX BW: 300 Hz-6KHz, adjustable

FM DEVIATION: ± 5KHz

HARMONIC & SPURIOUS EMISSION:

1-30 MHz: < -50dBc @ 100W

30-55 MHz: -60 dB @ 5-100W, -43dBc < 5W

THIRD ORDER IMD: -60 dB below PEP, minimum

ADAPTIVE PREDISTORTION: Internal, and sample port from external amplifier

TX / RX RECOVERY TIME: < 20ms

RISE AND FALL TIME: 5ms

CW OFFSET: adjustable

CW KEYER SPEED: 5-50 WPM, Adjustable weighting/

CW KEYER: Curtis Mode B, USB Keyboard

CW MEMORIES: 10

TRANSMIT CURRENT DRAIN: 20A Typical

Rear panel engineering prototype

ANTENNA TUNER:

TYPE: Reversible L network

MATCHING FREQUENCY RANGE: 160-10m, no 6m.

MATCHING RANGE 10:1 SWR typical

Dayton Hamvention, 2025

REMOTE CONTROL:

Full Remote Station Control using Client/ Server architecture.

Embedded web server with no external software ready to go out of the box.

Ten-Tec web: MODEL 594 PHOENIX - coming soon

Ten-Tec at Hamvention 2025: Phoenix 594 at Hamvention 2025

...more info is coming soon, stay tuned!