Yes, it is a Kenwood and is supposed to be shown at Daton.  One of the 
magazines has a picture.  Supposed to be in the 5 thousand price range.

73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Thu, 10 May 2012, Steve Dresser wrote:

> Fred,
>
> The model number you reference sounds more like Yaesu than Kenwood.  I've
> heard rumors about a TS-990, but I don't think it's been released yet.
> Maybe we'll know more after Daton.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:54
> Subject: New Kenwood Transceiver FT990
>
>
>> Have any of you guys heard anything about a new Kenwood transceiver FT990
>> with a showing at Dayton this year?  The best I can gather it looks like
>> it will be something like the 950SDX with a builtin power supply and a
>> 200 watt version.    I was on 75 meters a couple of nights ago and the
>> guys were talking about it and were looking at a picture on the innernet.
>> There has been talk of this for years.
>>
>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>>
>
>