4 Jul 2014

X108 20W transceiver

G1KQH informs me this Chinese transceiver is available for an introductory prce of £399.99. Personally I think this is MORE than I would expect. To me it still looks like a "back shed" design. I notice this supplier has sold out.

See http://www.sinotel.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=183&zenid=oi6qsdgfla6p73q0c5vhs40kj3 .

This is an introductory price for the basic version without TCXO and noise blanker. The FT817ND is now available for well below £500 with cash back offers and, to my mind, is a well proven MF-UHF design.

The X108 claims " minimalist industrial design". Read NO industrial design in my book! Still waiting for the Chinese "killer" radio to out-smart the Japanese. This, in my opinion, is not it.
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2 comments:

G8JGO said...

Ouch! That looks like an ergonomic nightmare! Opportunity here for a design studio to step up to the plate and grab some custom. Design can be expensive so the margins may not just be there yet.

G8JGO.

Fri Jul 04, 04:54:00 pm GMT+1
Roger G3XBM said...

David, can't help thinking this is just the start from China. Soon, someone will produce a "killer" rig that will take on the big Japanese makers head-on. This is still not in that class.

Sat Jul 05, 04:35:00 pm GMT+1

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