At the vk6 hamfest on november 3rd 2002, the importer of yaesu had a
factory prototype model [which did not work] on the table. this rig
is BIG, about 2 817 on top of each other and a bit longer.
it will not be sold in vk until about may 2003.
the importer had to return the unit to japan the next week.
cheers graham vk6ro