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Photos of the Kenwood TS-990

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

The display model of the Kenwood TS-990 is covered under plexiglass in Hara Arena. Here are a few photos I took this morning. Note that they’ve covered the back panel of the radio with black cloth.

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Photos of the Yaesu FT DX 3000

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Here are a few first photos of the Yaesu FT DX 3000 at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. I’ve also taken shots of the product sheet below. Better images will follow. Tagged: Yaesu

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Ten-Tec Model 418 pricing and availability

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Ten-Tec announced that the price is $785. They’re taking orders at Dayton and shipping end of June.

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Flex Radio: a few photos of the new Flex 6000 product line

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl
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Yaesu FT DX 3000

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

A poster of Yaesu’s new FT DX 3000 HF/50 MHz 100 Watt transceiver. More to come from the Dayton Hamvention.

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Sneak peek: Ten-Tec Model 539 Argonaut VI and Model 418 Amplifier at FDiM and Hamvention

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to see the new Argonaut VI and Model 418 100 Watt amplifier up close and even operate them. Though I’ll keep my comments short–I have a l o n g day at the Hamvention ahead … Continue reading →

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Flex-Radio introduces the Flex 6000 “game changer” and takes pre-orders at the Hamvention

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Today, at the Dayton Hamvention, Flex-Radio Systems will introduce their newest transceiver, the Flex 6000. I have read through the preliminary specs and it does promise to be a game changer as they implied in earlier teaser ads. From their … Continue reading →

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Kenwood’s booth the day before

Posted on May 17, 2012 by k4swl

I just walked past the Kenwood booth where they’ve prepared a place for the TS-990S. I have a feeling it’s going to be very busy here tomorrow morning. I will fight my way through the crowds and grab a few … Continue reading →

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Going to Dayton? Visit Ears to Our World’s booth–and meet us!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by k4swl

For the second year in a row at the Dayton Hamvention, fellow volunteers and I will be representing the charity Ears To Our World (ETOW). We will be in booth 601 in the East Hall. Stop by and introduce yourself! … Continue reading →

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The Ten-Tec Argonaut VI: the Model 539 QRP transceiver follows the legend (while we follow the spec sheet!)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by k4swl

I well remember first speaking with a Ten-Tec rep at the Ten-Tec Hamfest last year when the company first displayed the concept Model 539 transceiver, which was beginning to generate enormous interest.  After viewing it, I casually asked the representative … Continue reading →

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