4 Jun
2008
4 Jun
'08
2 a.m.
Joe,
From something posted on the APRS BB:
Friday morning, I talked with a Kenwood guy about the HT. It seems the problem, as with so many rigs, is that parts are drying up, necessitating a new design. In the case of the D-7, it is a tiny transistor. They have enough for repair, but not enough to continue production beyond what is in the pipeline. There is a replacement, 8-12 months at best, and not officially approved for production.
I will add that the sales have ticked up recently, so the chances are good For a replacement to be approved.
Usual caveats about rumors, even ones from Kenwood USA reps.
Alan WA4SCA