I spotted this on QRZ this morning...details are skimpy now though. I wonder if it'll be full duplex? The D7 has a really good full duplex implementation.
73, Drew KO4MA
This from the Kenwood.co.jp site.
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
Anyone interested in these two models will be able to view product samples at: Dayton Hamvention 2010 (Dayton, Ohio, USA, May 14-16), and HAM RADIO 2010 (Friedrichshafen, Germany, June 25-27).
Last year at Dayton, where it was not so much announced as broadly hinted at, I asked and was told that it was planned to have all the satellite functions of the D7, plus a thorough modernization for components and features. It will be interesting to see whether they deliver on that. After being burned with the Alinco last year, I will hold off on ordering one to get some operational reports. ;)
Alan WA4SCA
Alan P. Biddle wrote:
After being burned with the Alinco last year, I will hold off on ordering one to get some operational reports. ;)
Between the G7's non-functional full duplex and the battery that decided to brick itself after a day inside my car during the summer, I'm with you. Maybe.
73, Drew KO4MA
I asked Kenwood rep, and was told at Dayton last year that it was going to be full duplex like the D7. Maybe there will be an operational model on the floor this year. If so we need to try and verify full duplex. See you guys at Dayton!...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 10:13 AM To: 'amsat-bb' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Kenwood D-72
Last year at Dayton, where it was not so much announced as broadly hinted at, I asked and was told that it was planned to have all the satellite functions of the D7, plus a thorough modernization for components and features. It will be interesting to see whether they deliver on that. After being burned with the Alinco last year, I will hold off on ordering one to get some operational reports. ;)
Alan WA4SCA
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