The person I talked to at AES told me once they're out they will *not* be 
getting more.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: VGS1 voice chips


> 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
>>
>>
>>
>