A couple of years ago while working the AMSAT booth at the Boxboro Mass hamfest, I was chatting with Chip Margelli (who at the time still worked for Yaesu). I asked him when is Yaesu going to come out with a new satellite rig? Being Chip, he quickly replied with a question of his own. When are you guys going to launch another satellite? I think this answers your question on a new Sat rig from Yaesu! I think it's great that Icom is coming out with a replacement for the 910 with IF DSP. I might consider picking one up, but my main interest right now is in the upcoming FLEX-5000 VHF/UHF full duplex Upgrade. This will be the ultimate satellite rig.....
73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New ICOM VHF / UHF / SHF Radio Yaesu has had at least a notional design for a replacement to the FT-847 for some time, but has been holding off going forward until there are new satellites which will increase demand. If this does well, perhaps Yaesu will reconsider. Alan WA4SCA _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
