HF/50MHz All-Mode Transceiver - TS-590S (tentative naming)
Featuring a 32-bit floating-point DSP, the TS-590S will offer advanced receiver performance and an extensive range of features that make it ideal for beginner and seasoned DX’er alike. The radio’s exceptional ease of operation, true to the Kenwood tradition, will be especially welcome for contest and mobile applications.
144/430MHz Dual Band FM Portable - TH-D72 (tentative naming)
The APRS® capability found on Kenwood’s TH-D7* and TM-D710 has been upgraded for the TH-D72. Thanks also to the internal GPS unit, APRS operations will be more enjoyable than ever. The TH-D72 also offers EchoLink® memory compatibility and a mini-USB connector for enhanced computer connectivity. This transceiver is sure to make ham radio operations easier and more fun for all.
* For overseas model/Discontinued model
Although these rigs look great they do not seem to be destined to set the market alight. Sorry Kenwood, I love your gear but no-one is going to be killed in the rush to buy them.
Be Interesting to see if the D-72 has Airband RX, or Extended RX - in the same way the non-UK models of the D-7E did.
ReplyDeleteThere will probably be a lot of D-7Es appearing on eBay any time soon...along with Garmin GPS' and appropriate cables :).
Now if one of the UK retailers does a part-ex deal, on D-7Es then we're talking :)