[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

[STeve Andre']

I didn't know the 703 was discontinued.  Sigh--I wanted to have some
friends get them.

I'd like to think that Icom will come out with other radios, but given
the current economy, will they do that, I wonder.

SHF on a radio--I like that!

--STeve Andre'
wb8wsf  en82

On Friday 07 August 2009 04:02:58 Simon (HB9DRV) wrote:
> My serious guess is that ICOM will bring out a IC-910H replacement, if you
> look at their recent offerings then there's really only the IC-910H which
> could be upgraded. The IC-703 has been discontinued, so unless there's a
> new QRP rig in the works then I hope there will be a new VHF/UHF/SHF radio.
>
> Kenwood - very unlikely, their next two major radios will be HF+6m.
>
> Yaesu - who knows? Would be good though.
>
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Geiger" <aa5jg at yahoo.com>
>
> > Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun
> > intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market,
> > and Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig.