The most important difference between the IC-91AD and the IC-92AD is the price: $524 vs. $696 MSRP the U.S. The street price of $400 for the IC-91AD and $570 for the IC-92AD is a big difference, and made my choice very easy: I chose the 91AD.
If the IC-80AD is significantly less than the IC-91AD, say a street price of $300 or less, it makes perfect sense to release this radio. Remember, Icom isn't just trying to sell radios- it's trying to grow D-Star. I'm sure they're thinking that a "budget-priced" D-Star HT will help grow the mode. If this happens it's a very good thing for those of us interested in D-Star and it's future viability as an amateur operating protocol. I certainly don't see a problem with the release of the IC-80AD and find it kind of odd that some people seem to. Scott, N9AA --- In [email protected], "Jonathan Naylor" <naylo...@...> wrote: > > It looks like a very nice radio, but why? Is it cheaper then the IC-91 and > IC-92? If not, what's the point of releasing it. As it is, the differences > between the IC-91 and IC-92 aren't stagerring, choosing between them is > difficult as it is. Adding another 2/70 handheld with D-Star into the mix > can't help. > > So does anyone know what the USP is for this (these) new radios? > > Jonathan G4KLX >
