Some months ago Yaesu announced the FTX-1F which was hailed as the successor to the FT817/818 range and a competitor to the ICOM IC-705. Since then I have heard ..... nothing! Even on the rumour mill, it has been deadly quiet.
Is there any information out there?
At the right price (below £1000) and with the right features, it could be a serious player.
In my time I have owned very many Yaesu products. They have all been very good and very reliable, although I have the feeling Yaesu lost its way and market leadership in recent years.
The Yen is extremely competitive against the US dollar and UK pound at the moment.
Maybe, just maybe, they will get it right this time. I do hope so.
It is on the way like a new baby.
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73's Steve
I shall believe it when I see it!!
ReplyDeleteYaesu know that they will be able to sell shedloads of this radio. The amateur radio demographic is such that numerous persons will be keen enough and rich enough to open their wallets for this well specified radio. With clip on cooling fan and ATU I predict that you will not get much change from 1.5K. Oh, also remember UK dealers will will need their cut !
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