Re: Yaesu FT-818ND Discontinued Manufacturing
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Many years of experience in electronic manufacturing have taught me that a 20 years old technology may be obsolete, but it is certainly more expensive than updated technology. So Yaesu will, perhaps, do a complete redesign for the segment, if they still deem?it profitable.
Pietro I2OIM
Il giorno gio 29 dic 2022 alle ore 16:53 Ken N2VIP < ken@...> ha scritto: Doubtful, I suspect Yaesu may prefer a different tack than rehashing a 20+ year-old design.
As I recall, many 'in the community' were upset that Yaesu didn't do a redesign when they released the FT-818.
If Yaesu is to replace the FT-818 with a new radio, I suspect they'll take a good look at the FT-817 ecosystem of accessories and try to incorporate many of them in the design and work around the challenges of the previous design, like older battery technology, small display, add-in filters, etc.
This is the end of an era, I suspect, and you can either weep for its passing or look forward to what coming. Ken, N2VIP ?Maybe an 819 with avalible parts, just like they did with the 818.
Mick SA4MDN
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