This rig was expected to be released in Japan about now. Many were expecting the USA version to be released at Dayton. The last reports I had seen gave no European release dates.
The last I heard was this had no internal auto-ATU and it was expensive for a QRP radio. It would not surprise me if this was even more expensive now. To my mind an internal auto-ATU is essential in a QRP radio intended for field use, even if this made the box a bit thicker. Even the option of one is better than nothing.
At least the display can be turned off. I think this was as a result of feedback.
If you have any latest data, please share it.
See https://sites.google.com/site/g3xbmqrp3/ic705
Not on my shopping list this year, but maybe Mrs L could treat you?
ReplyDelete73 Steve