HI
I personally hope for a new design with a forward outlook at
something new.
I have a long history with my FT-817 original, my first one was
in 2001, then
sold it to purchase a Ten Tec Argo V, that was a nice rig if
powered from a
110V supply, but that was disappointing on battery, sold that to
purchase
a used 817 again, still have it and still love it.
I have lusted for a new FT-991A but can't afford one. I expect I
won't be
able to afford whatever is new coming out to replace the 817, but
still
looking forward to what ever it is.
Marty kd8bj
On 12/29/22 10:11, Pietro Molina wrote:
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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
