I was able to spend just a short time at Dayton; however, in terms of
equipment the only real news I noticed was Yaesu's introduction of the
FTDX-9000 to compete with Icom's IC-7800. The '9000 will apparently come in
150W and 400W 'flavors' with list prices in the $11,000-$13,000 (US) range.
Icom had several '7800s on display complete with a plasma screen
simulcasting the '7800's display. I didn't notice much else in terms of new
gear. I also hadn't planned any major purchases so I didn't check any rig
prices. My big find was 12-packs of 2500 mAh AA cells for $20!

"R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message
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I did not get to go, again, this year. What was the big and
exciting news from Dayton?

I was able to spend just a short time at Dayton; however, in terms of
equipment the only real news I noticed was Yaesu's introduction of the
FTDX-9000 to compete with Icom's IC-7800. The '9000 will apparently come in
150W and 400W 'flavors' with list prices in the $11,000-$13,000 (US) range.
Icom had several '7800s on display complete with a plasma screen
simulcasting the '7800's display. I didn't notice much else in terms of new
gear. I also hadn't planned any major purchases so I didn't check any rig
prices. My big find was 12-packs of 2500 mAh AA cells for $20!

"R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message
...
I did not get to go, again, this year. What was the big and
exciting news from Dayton?

Rain was the big word. But hey, I bring my rain gear, winter coat, and suntan
lotion. When you prepare for it, there is still fun to be had. Next year, it
will be a week later, but the rain will likely follow as well. So dress
accordingly and don't let Mother Nature take all the fun...

73s,

Evan

Rain was the big word. But hey, I bring my rain gear, winter coat, and suntan
lotion. When you prepare for it, there is still fun to be had. Next year, it
will be a week later, but the rain will likely follow as well. So dress
accordingly and don't let Mother Nature take all the fun...

73s,

Evan

WET!

"R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message
...
I did not get to go, again, this year. What was the big and
exciting news from Dayton?

WET!

"R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message
...
I did not get to go, again, this year. What was the big and
exciting news from Dayton?

In article ,
"BJ" wrote:

WET!

"R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message
...
I did not get to go, again, this year. What was the big and
exciting news from Dayton?



Did Kenwood show up at all and what about this new big rig that was
rumored about Kenwood having at Dayton?

Dale
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In article ,
"BJ" wrote:

WET!

"R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message
...
I did not get to go, again, this year. What was the big and
exciting news from Dayton?



Did Kenwood show up at all and what about this new big rig that was
rumored about Kenwood having at Dayton?

Dale
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