As long as people are willing to buy the radios that are out there I don't believe you'll see too many changes.
When i'n ready I'm going after a K3.
Sent from Anthony Vece's Verizon iPhone
On Mar 17, 2011, at 4:58 PM, colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> the DSP technology in the ts570 is way way more than 10 years old.
> The DSP technology in the ts2000 is more than 11 years old at this point
> since I think they proto typed the ts2K in the late '90's, probably 98/99
> before they released it in 2000.
> the ts570 has been around allot longer than the ts2000...not sure exactly
> when the 570 was released, but it was at least 15 years ago, likely longer
> than that.
> I was having a conversation with a few local hams about this exact
> thing...how technology in the ham radio industry hasn't changed a whole lot
> in about 10 to 15 years.
> And, the big 3 are still charging huge amounts of money for new radios that
> use the same older technology in them such as DSP circuits and general
> functions and features.
> This is why I am really looking forward to the products designed by
> companies like Wouxun and others...they will have the tradditional
> technology, but will also be far more willing to implement brand new stuff
> into their radios and products without charging twice as much for the new
> features like the big 3 like to do.
> It would be like apple releasing an old '90's style flip phone, with blue
> tooth, and charging double for it because it's an apple product and has
> some newer technology in it...that is what is happening in the ham radio
> industry...we are still getting radios that have the same features, and
> functions, and similar design and circuitry as what was availible 15 years
> ago.
> And anything that does have newer or improved design features is hugely
> expensive...see the IC7800 and radios in it's class.
> They add some more functions via the micro processer, throw a few more knobs
> and buttons and connecters into the thing and charge 11 grand for it.
> the radio probably costs 200 bucks to build.
> So, companies like wouxun, will take all the best features, and combine them
> into a classy looking, desirable rig and charge 500 for it and still make a
> big proffit.
>
> There are rumblings about wouxun coming out with an HF rig in the not too
> distant future...I can't wait to see that.
> Give the big 3 a real run for their money hi.
> Something that is say similar to the IC7000 or FT857 for half or a third of
> the price.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
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> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:05 PM
> Subject: Yaesu Mic on a Kenwood
>
>
>> Hi all:=20
>>
>> Ordered my new antenna today and I've been thinking about a backup plan, =
>> should my FT-450 don't tune my G5RV and the TS-570 does.=20
>> Would it be safe to use my MD-100A8X desk mic on the 570? =20
>> I've been also thinking that I'd have to unload the FT-450 as it =
>> wouldn't be suitable for an HF remote.=20
>> I wouldn't install it as a mobile because that would require some more =
>> expense, plus it would have to be professionally installed, under the =
>> terms of our agreement with our car's company,=20
>> plus there isn't much room for the 450 in the car. =20
>> I hope it doesn't come to that because I love the 450 and having tested =
>> it for almost a year now, I think for the price, its one of the best =
>> performing rigs in its class.=20
>> It out performs the 570 as well. Course, the 570's DSP system is 10 year =
>> old technology, which is why the 590 was released last year.=20
>> It probably performs better than the FT-450 but its also twice as
>> much.=20=
>>
>> =20
>>
>> 73:=20
>>
>> Michael De VO1RYN=20
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