[TenTec] RE: More Orion redefines the meaning of ... AGC OFF

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Well, since Al has resurrected that topic, I have asked a couple of JA's and gotten the same response I would have to give. Not heard on air. So at least for now it's still vaporware. 

This for a rig that was supposed to be out in November or December. From a company famous for delivering all these highly complex projects on time; and whose equipment works first time every time and keeps on working forever. Which ain't what I hear on the grapevine. 

As far as price is concerned I hear the JA rumor mill has the IC-7800 pegged at 1.1 million Yen. Divide by today's exchange rate of 105.5 Yen to the buck, add a bit for transport and warranty and US dealers profit - and your guess is probably as good as mine. But if price follows true to form it will likely be above $11,000 at your friendly ham store. 

And finally, as far as performance is concerned - the published specs give me cause for concern. Nuff said. 

73  Pete Allen  AC5E