Hi Michael,

As the ham population is aging, I would think demand would be increasing for
accessible radios.  Same due to mobile applications.

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From: "michael ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 4:51 AM
Subject: Ham Radio Deluxe...


> I certainly wasn't discrediting Icomm and Kenwood for
> making there equipment accessible on the contrary,
> they should be commended.  After all, I'm an older
> Kenwood user.  However, I think that HRD will open up
> more rigs as versions come off the compiler! <HI>
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> Yes Yaesu has had an arrogant aproach to the blind ham
> community but so has Tentec the last few years, after
> they discontinued the production of there
> voice board, unless you could have afforded the
> $2599US base price for the Omni VI+ when it first came
> out.  Even then the voice board was a $118US option.
> Tentec however, did make an effort by shifting to a
> comp based control system but it still required some
> work, probably a big reason why the Pegasus has been
> scrapt from there product line.
> Alot of the arrogance is the result of good product
> development an sales.
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> If I earn a salary of $35000 then its highly unlikely
> that a rep from Lamborghini or Portia will honestly
> take me seriously if I'm in looking and expressing
> interest in one of there most expensive models.
> However, if I'm interested in one of the Portia low
> ends like the Boxter,
> then I'll be taken more seriously.
> Its all about supply and demand! <HI>
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> 73:
> Michael VO1RYN
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