I like many others are getting impatient. I am ready to jump the Icom ship. Is it really FCC holding things up, or is the radio meeting specs the problem? I have heard two different stories from dealers. One: That the crossband repeat function must be eliminated for U.S. sales. Two: Did not meet specs. Anybody know if this radio is on the market in other countries? Does the radio really exist? 73, Bob, W3PT