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No new HF mobiles. Same old same old

Mudfoot

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Wonder when a new hf mobile will hit the market? Not much to choose from nowadays. Alinco is due to drop a new one. ICOM is due, as well. Kenwood has the same old boring behemoth. Figure someone would have released a mobile SDR by now. I'm talking about 100 stuff.

Bored with the current options.
 
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The 705 should be released soon. Lots of hams waiting for it. I'm thinking the next HF mobile will be vastly different. I doubt it will be superhet. A mobile version of the 703 and 7610 would be sweet. The remote head would be touchscreen and main unit contain the processor and stout RF deck.

I'd like to see something like the 705 being able to be detachable from an RF deck for portable use, then slap it back in the mobile. Maybe have a base unit as well.

Just fantasy, but. I do believe the next line of mobiles will be off the wall different.
 
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I can't stand the cold. I used to not mind it, but now I hate it. I only do summer Field Days. You must be in good shape. I could likely make it to the summit. I'd need medivac to get down.
 
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I like same old same old for the most part. New HF rigs mostly just use more current while just sitting there receiving, and also add more menu items. I still like my Ten-Tec Scout, Omni-D and Argonaut 505. Also my FT-840 and my TS-520.
I also like my R390 and R390A receivers, and wish I had my DX-100 transmitter back. I also wish I had got that T-368 when I had the chance.
One thing I would like to have is a separation kit for my DX-70. I never got around to buying one back when they were still making it.
 
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