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December 2nd 04, 05:02 PM

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Mark S. Holden wrote:
Michael Lawson wrote:
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b) The R8B is it. There is currently nothing in the works
for a replacement, like an R9.

I'm sorry to hear this.

I'd love to try a Drake with a DSP based IF.

Well, they may not presently have a plan for an R9, but that doesn't
mean it'll never happen. My guess is that sales of the R8B are still
plenty strong. If R8B sales begin to taper off, this might generate
enthusiasm for a successor.

Steve

I wonder what "strong sales" are for something like an R8b these days.

I also wonder what R&D costs would be for a suitable replacement.

Ten-tec is the only US company I can think of that's brought out new models in the last 5 years or so. I imagine they're spreading some r&d costs across shortwave and ham product lines.

On the bright side, I think products like the Sat 800, and lower cost chinese portables will help expand the market for higher end radios.