Those of you following the Kenwood TS-990 will be happy to know that Kenwood has finally published an official press release with specifications and other details.

They are announcing a suggested retail price of ¥798,000, or $9,138.78 US as of day of posting. They offer the same price for the TS-990S (200 Watts) or the TS-990D (50 Watts-Japan only).

Kenwood has publicized a launch date of February 2013.

Click here to read the full press release.