Hi Tom,

For what it's worth, HRO, Giga Parts, and R and L, all show  the VGS1 as 
being in stock.  No idea why your guy can't get one.   Good luck with the 
new rig, hope to see you on the air.

BTW, I got the last TW-2 that HRO had today.   Has to come from the Portland 
store.   Some of the other dealers seem to have small numbers of both units, 
and perhaps LDG will ship more before pulling the plug, but I figured I 
better grab one.

73, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 3:52 PM
Subject: VGS1 voice chips


> Hi, all.
>
> I have "special ordered" my Kenwood TS480 HF rig from a local ham dealer
> here in Michigan, and, apparently, the hold-up with the order is that the
> VGS1 voice chip is currently on "back order".
>
> The dealer I'm working with says that this is what his supplier is telling
> him.
>
> I honestly don't think the dealer is giving me the "run around".  I just
> think he's going on what his supplier is saying.
>
> I'm just curious as to whether others have run into this problem, and if
> anyone has any ideas as to how I might help expedite things here.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
>
>