My Alpha Omega arrived last week. It performs flawlessly. It is serial 6 of 20 (limited edition, only 20 being made). You can see a couple of photos at: http://www.dutson.net/Ham/FTDX9000.html Alpha says the new 9500 should be shipping early next year. They are taking pre-orders now. The pre-order price is, I think, 8k. 73, Keith NM5G