The form factor as been around since WW2 (WS32 rigs?), Midland Chicken Banders,
Yaesu with the original FT290 etc from the early 80's and ending with the FT818.
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A tried and tested format, easy to use, can be easily laid down and remain stable etc.
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Now we get folk wittering on about the fake new replacement, sorry I'm still not biting
for that.
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And for a field radio, it's not even got any ruggedization applied to it.
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That would at least have been a step in the right direction for a OUTDOOR pursuits
rig.
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It's not like they don't have experience with this stuff, their HT's have gasket seals etc
and built like nuclear bunkers.
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I sure wouldn't wanna be /P in the English rain with this fake news replacement ;-)
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73 de Andy
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