I am concerned. TenTec the last few years seems to be getting its rear-end kicked by Elecraft. Elecraft has become the new American Radio cult company. They have been able to bring out new products FAST.
TenTec on the other hand has become slow to bring out new products, and lacks real innovation in higher end radios (yeah, I know the Rebel and Patriot are some innovation). Look at the Argo for example. Missing HF bands and no 6 meter! That is not innovation.
Several years ago I went to the TenTec booth at Dayton and asked them why their new Argo was missing bands and did not include 6 meters. I said why is it that Elecraft can do it, but not TenTec. The smart-a$$ed person working the booth said, "I don't know, you'll have to ask Elecraft." So I did. Elecraft's response was "we're just able to build a better product." OK, TenTec, got the answer.
BTW, I have only owned many TenTec radios and do not own a single Elecraft.
The only good thing recently is that TenTec has brought the price of the radios down to a realistic price. However, they kind of screwed the existing customer base by sharply devaluing what they purchased at the higher price point.
In summary, TenTec needs to recapture its lost leadership. Bring out new radios, bring out new products fast, be more innovative and keep products are reasonable prices. Losing John Henry though does not signal that happening any time soon.