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Today's Topics:
1. Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (John Brier)
2. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Fabio)
3. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Mail)
4. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Kenneth P Alexander)
5. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Kevin)
6. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (H. Stephen Nipper)
7. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Mail)
8. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (George Carr)
9. Re: Antenna separation on crossboom (Mark D. Johns)
10. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Scott Richardson)
11. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (Dave)
12. Re: Icom IC-9700 in January 2019 (David J. Schmocker)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:13:27 -0500
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
yen ($1,657 USD).
"Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
Who is getting one? :-)
73, John Brier KG4AKV
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:41:29 +0100
From: Fabio <roccaf@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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Since it is the first icom vhf/uhf sdr radio and considering the previous
one (910) was released several years ago I would suggested to wait before
bugs are resolved.
From previous experiences the first units would have, likely, issues solved
later on.
I don?t like to be a beta tester, especially buying the units full price, we
all experienced the icom units de pricing after the first 8/10 months (7610
docet)
Fabio
F5VKV
> On 15 Dec 2018, at 00:13, John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
>
> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> yen ($1,657 USD).
>
> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>
> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>
> Who is getting one? :-)
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:40:05 -0500
From: Mail <nm3a@????.???>
To: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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I?ve had it on order for a year!
Dan
Sent from here. NM3A
> On Dec 14, 2018, at 18:13, John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
>
> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> yen ($1,657 USD).
>
> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>
> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>
> Who is getting one? :-)
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2018 07:59:14 +0700
From: Kenneth P Alexander <ve3hls@?????.???>
To: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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I have my eye on it to use as a remotely controlled station with the radio
in FN03. I would operate it from my home here in Thailand. I'm not
optimistic about the price in Canada. However the IC-7300 is a reasonable
price, so we'll see.
I have to learn a lot about remotely controlling a rig first.
73,
Ken
VE3HLS
So Phisai, Thailand
Blog: bueng-ken.com
On Sat, Dec 15, 2018, 06:14 John Brier <johnbrier@?????.??? wrote:
> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> yen ($1,657 USD).
>
> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>
> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>
> Who is getting one? :-)
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:16:16 -0800
From: Kevin <wa7fwf@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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I have been on the reserve list from day one based mostly on the fact of
how well my 7300 works, If the 9700? performs as well it will be light
years ahead of my 9100.
73, Kevin WA7FWF
On 12/14/2018 3:13 PM, John Brier wrote:
> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> yen ($1,657 USD).
>
> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>
> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>
> Who is getting one? :-)
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> .
>
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:41:08 -0700
From: "H. Stephen Nipper" <stephennipper@?????.???>
To: Kevin Schuchmann <wa7fwf@?????.???>
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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I have had the VAPORS for one ever since they were announced. Its not that
I couldn't order one, but in the past when I order a new radio in 6 months
the new A or D version came out, and mine never did have all of the
features of that newer radio. That happened with my Tand R 599 Kenwood
Twins, IC-737, my Ft100, FTDX3000. Need I go one.
I am going to wait until they get all of the field mods done, and the list
of people on the waiting list goes away and the price goes down. My Ft-847
is working just fine.
So all you that are going to do the trouble shooting on my next radio, I
thank you in advance.
On Fri, Dec 14, 2018, 6:17 PM Kevin <wa7fwf@?????.??? wrote:
> I have been on the reserve list from day one based mostly on the fact of
> how well my 7300 works, If the 9700 performs as well it will be light
> years ahead of my 9100.
>
> 73, Kevin WA7FWF
>
> On 12/14/2018 3:13 PM, John Brier wrote:
> > The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> > yen ($1,657 USD).
> >
> > "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> > IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> > They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> > IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> > the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
> >
> > https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
> >
> > Who is getting one? :-)
> >
> > 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > .
> >
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:03:04 -0500
From: Mail <nm3a@????.???>
To: Fabio <roccaf@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
Message-ID: <480DCBA0-4A4C-4A9D-BF4C-50BCA454FBC2@????.???>
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I agree it?s a bit of a gamble and I generally wait a while, but I have no
decent satellite rig now and I?ll take my chances.
Dan
Sent from here. NM3A
> On Dec 14, 2018, at 18:41, Fabio <roccaf@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Since it is the first icom vhf/uhf sdr radio and considering the previous
one (910) was released several years ago I would suggested to wait before
bugs are resolved.
>
> From previous experiences the first units would have, likely, issues
solved later on.
>
> I don?t like to be a beta tester, especially buying the units full price,
we all experienced the icom units de pricing after the first 8/10 months
(7610 docet)
>
> Fabio
> F5VKV
>
>> On 15 Dec 2018, at 00:13, John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
>> yen ($1,657 USD).
>>
>> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
>> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
>> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
>> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
>> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>>
>> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>>
>> Who is getting one? :-)
>>
>> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:38:10 -0600
From: George Carr <george.carrii15@?????.???>
To: nm3a@????.???
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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I'm still reeling from taking one of the first 7610's delivered. The
pre-amp 1 and 2 suppressed the incoming signals. It had to go back to
Icom's main repair facility ....at my expense. They did find a cold solder
joint in the pre-amp circuit and did return the radio pre-paid. But, I
still had to pay the 'to them' shipping!
However, it is a very fine radio!
73
George
WA5KBH
On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 8:04 PM Mail <nm3a@????.???> wrote:
> I agree it?s a bit of a gamble and I generally wait a while, but I have no
> decent satellite rig now and I?ll take my chances.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from here. NM3A
>
> > On Dec 14, 2018, at 18:41, Fabio <roccaf@?????.???> wrote:
> >
> > Since it is the first icom vhf/uhf sdr radio and considering the
> previous one (910) was released several years ago I would suggested to wait
> before bugs are resolved.
> >
> > From previous experiences the first units would have, likely, issues
> solved later on.
> >
> > I don?t like to be a beta tester, especially buying the units full
> price, we all experienced the icom units de pricing after the first 8/10
> months (7610 docet)
> >
> > Fabio
> > F5VKV
> >
> >> On 15 Dec 2018, at 00:13, John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
> >>
> >> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> >> yen ($1,657 USD).
> >>
> >> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> >> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> >> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> >> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> >> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
> >>
> >> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
> >>
> >> Who is getting one? :-)
> >>
> >> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
> of AMSAT-NA.
> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> >> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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> program!
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>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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--
George Carr
Certified Chip Carving Instructor
Amateur Radio Station - WA5KBH
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:40:28 -0600
From: "Mark D. Johns" <mjohns+K0JM@??????.???>
To: propgrinder@?????.???
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Antenna separation on crossboom
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On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:58 AM Bob Hammond <propgrinder@?????.???>
wrote:
>> Do you use polarity switches on your yagis? If you do, is it worth
the effort?
No and no.
I had polarity switching on long yagis back in AO-10 & AO-13 days and it
was helpful. But for the LEO satellites we have now, it's rare to have a
fade so deep that one can't copy.
--
Mark D. Johns
K?JM / M?GZO / ex-9H3DJ / ex-K?MDJ
Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd
-----------------------------------------------
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
you would stay out and your dog would go in."
---Mark Twain
Greg,
>
>
> 73s,
>
> Bob
> W7OTJ
>
> On Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 10:08 AM Greg D <ko6th.greg@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > That's pretty much what I did, though with different antennas. Also put
> > the AO-40 dish on the other side of the rotor from the 23cm helix, so it
> > went 70cm, 2.4gig, rotor, 23cm, 2m. Put things as far away from each
> > other as you can, without running out of crossboom.
> >
> > I was very concerned about having the 70cm beam (uplink) so close -
> > inches - to the 2.4 ghz dish (downlink), but it was fine. Good input
> > filtering in the 2.4 ghz Khune preamp, I guess. More recently, Mode L/v
> > on AO-92 seems ok too, with the 23cm antenna near the 2m, but I have a
> > lot less power on 23cm than I did with AO-40 on 70cm.
> >
> > Greg KO6TH
> >
> >
> > Bob Hammond wrote:
> > > I'm putting the following antennas on an 8-foot fiberglass crossboom:
> > >
> > > M2 2MCP8A, 143-148 MHz C{
> > > Gulf Alpha 70cm 8x8 CP
> > > WiMo Helix 23
> > >
> > > I'm not sure how to calculate the proper spacing on the crossboom. I
> > > assume the 2m antenna should go on one end and the 70cm antenna on the
> > > opposite end. Can I mount the 23cm helical antenna very near the
> rotator
> > > without harm since it has the solid reflector behind the helix?
> > >
> > > Bob
> > > W7OTJ
> > > (was WL7CQX)
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> of
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:09:36 -0500
From: Scott Richardson <scott.xot@?????.???>
To: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
Message-ID: <FE6E8562-37CD-42CC-9656-FBE10D6A0C8E@?????.???>
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I think I?m supposed to be saving for the five and dime.
73, Scott N1AIA
> On Dec 14, 2018, at 18:13, John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
>
> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> yen ($1,657 USD).
>
> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>
> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>
> Who is getting one? :-)
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 22:38:53 -0500
From: Dave <kdcarlso@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
Message-ID: <E221187D-2DD4-4166-BB42-E0A4BF1B885D@?????.???>
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I like that ?The 1200 Mhz Belt is also standard equipped? lol Not only have
they missed the boat by ignoring the 220MHz and 900MHz bands again.... They
didn?t even include transverter ports ?
Dave
N2OA
> On Dec 14, 2018, at 6:13 PM, John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
>
> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
> yen ($1,657 USD).
>
> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>
> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>
> Who is getting one? :-)
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:39:11 -0600
From: "David J. Schmocker" <kj9idave@???????.???>
To: Kenneth P Alexander <ve3hls@?????.???>, John Brier
<johnbrier@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 in January 2019
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Ken:
I am also in queue to buy an IC-9700 as my first satellite rig. Would you
please let me know how the ?remote controlling? plan progresses.
Due to limitations at my QTH, (I need to get above 18 meter tall trees to
see horizon); I need an orbital ring rotor for my satellite work.
With goals to work DX stations and WAS, portable operation isn?t best
suited to meet my operating goals or maybe I need to relook at this and
build a portable operating trailer.
Interesting, I have been trying for six months to buy a ring rotator for
my existing 45G tower that I can also mount an elevation rotor on the back
(unbalanced load) for satellite antennas (already bought and in my
garage).
Six months of trying (so far) and no rotor is on order because no-one can
meet the requirements. I?ve tried K0XG Systems, AlfaRadio (Spid),
TicRing, and ProSistel.
So remote controlling a station may be the way I have to go also.. Putting
up another tower has received XYL veto.
73, CU on the birds soon.
Dave KJ9I
On 12/14/18, 6:59 PM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of Kenneth P Alexander"
<amsat-bb-bounces@?????.??? on behalf of ve3hls@?????.???> wrote:
>I have my eye on it to use as a remotely controlled station with the radio
>in FN03. I would operate it from my home here in Thailand. I'm not
>optimistic about the price in Canada. However the IC-7300 is a reasonable
>price, so we'll see.
>
>I have to learn a lot about remotely controlling a rig first.
>
>73,
>
>Ken
>VE3HLS
>So Phisai, Thailand
>Blog: bueng-ken.com
>
>On Sat, Dec 15, 2018, 06:14 John Brier <johnbrier@?????.??? wrote:
>
>> The Icom IC-9700 will be released in January 2019 in Japan for 188,000
>> yen ($1,657 USD).
>>
>> "Delivery times may vary, depending on the country or region." "The
>> IC-9700 is the perfect side-by-side companion to the IC-7300 HF radio.
>> They are the same size and have almost identical ergonomics. Using the
>> IC-9700 and IC-7300 creates an ideal, compact radio station covering
>> the HF, 144, 430 and 1200 MHz bands."
>>
>> https://qrznow.com/ic-9700-new-release/
>>
>> Who is getting one? :-)
>>
>> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
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