You're talking about a QRP version of the FT-991A, that seems unlikely, and full-duplex would add significantly to the cost of the unit while only benefitting a small portion of the potential market. If adding full-duplex added 50% to the price of the radio (a made up, but seemingly reasonable number), that would put this imaginary full-duplex FT-818 replacement at just about $1,000. Such a price point would shrink the potential market in my opinion.
Keep it cheap and buy a bunch!
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On Dec 30, 2022, at 09:09, Kevin McCarthy via groups.io <kmccarthy1454@...> wrote:
?I'm sad to see the 818 go, but if you can't get parts there's not much choice.? I really like my 817, but it is a 20 year old design.
I have to believe that Yaesu saw this coming for a while.? Hopefully they've already started working on a new design.? Personally, I think something that rivals the IC-705 would be a winner.? C4FM instead of D-Star, and an internal antenna tuner.? Even at a 705-like price point I think they would sell a ton of them.? And make it full duplex to capture the satellite market...
