Darn!  Where else can I buy an obscenely expensive radio that costs five
figures? <grin>

73, de Lou K2LKK

At 09:47 PM 6/28/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Michael,
>
>Reliable sources tell me that Yaesu has officially, or at least
>semi-officially, stated in no uncertain terms that it doesn't care about
>blind hams and doesn't care whether or not its rigs are or are not
>inaccessible!  Boycott Yaesu!
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 5:38 AM
>Subject: Yaesu FTDX-9000
>
>
> > Hello List:=20
> >
> > Did anyone make it to Dayton this year?=20
> > I'm wondering if anyone had an opportunity to check out the "Star of the =
> > show" the new Yaesu FTDX-9000.=20
> > I don't have much on this one except its slated for a December release.  =
> > This rig will be available in 2 models.  The 200W version with built in PS
>=
> > and a 400W version with external PS.=20
> > the FTDX-9000 also has 6M.  I wasn't licenced when the FT-1000D reached =
> > its peak or for that matter had the bucks to buy one on the used market =
> > but if the 9000 is going to be as good, I'll certainly make every effort =
> > to jump on this one! <HI>=20
> > I'm also wondering if Yaesu has made a better effort to make this one =
> > accessible for us blind hams.=20
> >
> > On to another subject:=20
> > Does anyone have a tuning aid they would like to part with?=20
> > I'm going to purchase a Heathkit SB-220 in a couple of weeks.  Although I
>=
> > can tune up the amp with out it, I would feel more comfortable hearing the
>=
> > tuning process.=20
> >
> > TNX all & 73:=20
> > Michael VO1RYN=20
> > =20
> > =20
> > =20
> >    =20
> >
> >
> > Michael Ryan=20
> > Helpdesk Analyst=20
> > Dept. Transportation and Works,=20
> > Information Systems and=20
> > Telecommunications Devision=20

Louis Kim Kline
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