Hey, Cruiser, don't you just love how not one of those 3 replies even remotely responded to your question????
Wish I had some info for you as I too would like to see the 980 someday before I decide if it's worthwhile or not, but I haven't seen anything concrete to date.
Geoff
6 roger beeps...
if the stryker SSB final version for sale is as good as the unit DTB has , and considering the plethora of programming features it has , it should make a nice dent in the RCI/magnum/galaxy sales . i hope they keep the black knobs