I thought Motorola was already the biggest.I have a few of their radios 
around here but doubt they'll do anything for the accessibility of yaesu 
radios unfortunately, the quality control is definitely something that will 
have to be fixed though based on all the people I know with their HF radios 
in the last few years and a few dual banders that have ended up in the shop.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 1:38 AM
Subject: Re: Motorola buys Yaesu


> yep, motorola will now be likely close to the biggest 2 way radio company 
> in
> the world.
> Wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing yaesu sell phones in the not to
> distant future...that is, if the deal goes through, which I'm sure it 
> will.
> Maybe the yaesu quality control issues will be resolved as well with the
> input of some capital and motorola's need for excellents.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 11:34 PM
> Subject: Motorola buys Yaesu
>
>
>> ARLX007 Motorola buys Yaesu
>>
>> ZCZC AX07
>> QST de W1AW
>> Special Bulletin 7  ARLX007
>> >From ARRL Headquarters
>> Newington CT  November 5, 2007
>> To all radio amateurs
>>
>> SB SPCL ARL ARLX007
>> ARLX007 Motorola buys Yaesu
>>
>> Motorola USA has announced its intention to launch a tender offer to
>> acquire a controlling interest in Vertex Standard Co, Ltd. Vertex
>> Standard is the parent company of Yaesu. Motorola will own 80
>> percent of Vertex Standard; Tokogiken, a privately held Japanese
>> company, controlled by current president and CEO of Vertex Standard
>> Jun Hasegawa, will retain 20 percent, forming a joint venture. The
>> total purchase price for 80 percent of the outstanding shares on a
>> fully diluted basis will be approximately US $108 million.
>> NNNN
>> /EX
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>>
>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>> FIGHT TRUTH DECAY
>>
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