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![]() "Lucky" wrote in message ... "Michael" wrote in message ... WTF is going on ??? First the R8b and now the R-75. Two of the most popular and written about table tops are going up the spout. The question used to be.... "Should I get a new R-75 or a used R8b ???" Soon, the question will be... "What used table top should I get ???" Is the NRD-545 next ??? I hope ICOM makes a replacement for the R-75. Michael "dxAce" wrote in message ... http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...rxvr/0175.html Availability Note: Icom has discontinued the R75. No replacement is currently planned. Universal Radio obtained a quantity of this model before it was discontinued. We are pleased to be able continue to offer this excellent radio. dxAce Michigan USA I see no reason why Icom would ax the R-75 unless they have something else to offer in the future. This is a top notch communications receiver and it's pretty cheap new. If it's totally true and the R-75 will actually be GONE soon, it's a tragedy for SWLers. The R-75 is the perfect DX'ing receiver for the money and fills a need for us. There is a big difference in taking a $1500 radio off the market compared to a rig costing under 5 bills. It affects more people and cuts across a wider demographic. It looks like the cheaper radio products from China are cutting into their profits and is partly to blame for all this. Plus a decline in popularity due to lowered brain activity among our populace. Lucky Indeed.... I cant fathom that Icom would get out of the marker all together. The amount and type of sw broadcasters will always change, but there will ALWAYS be a market for a capable and affordable sw table top. Michael |
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Lucky wrote:
It looks like the cheaper radio products from China are cutting into their profits and is partly to blame for all this. Plus a decline in popularity due to lowered brain activity among our populace. So, the decline of shortwave radio production is somehow tied in to Bush being re-elected? mike |
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