Category Archives: Announcements

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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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 Model 418 100 Watt Amplifier update and spec sheet

Posted on May 14, 2012 by k4swl

Along with the newly released specs of the Ten-Tec Model 539 Argonaut VI transceiver, Ten-Tec has kindly provided QRPer with a spec sheet of their new Model 418 100 watt solid-state linear amplifier. This versatile amp shows promise, and may … Continue reading →

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Kenwood publishes first photo of the Kenwood TS-990S

Posted on May 7, 2012 by k4swl

When you open your June 2012 issue of QST, you will find that Kenwood has published a photo and ad (see below) of their new TS-990S in advance of Dayton. We also know a few specs/features: Full HF bands and … Continue reading →

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