[CQ-Contest] Dayton atendees - tell us about the new Yaesu

[Bill Coleman]

On May 16, 2004, at 9:41 PM, Greg wrote:

> Here is a link to the brochure that someone has already posted:
>
> http://www.edcjp.jp/Dayton/2004/FT-DX9000.html
>
> The radio was in a plastic display case, so no hands-on.  It is a HUGE 
> radio, over 21 inches side to side.  Main VFO knob is big as are the 
> meters and frequency display.  I heard that it will be available in a 
> 200w and and 400w version.  The price I heard floating around was $12k 
> US (not sure for which version though!).

OK, the big question -- can it receive on one receiver while 
transmitting on another frequency? (ie can it do SO2R in one box?)


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