[Kenwood] Compact "Kitchen Sink" Mobile Rig?

[Paul Manuel]

--- Doug Ford <kf3ee@comcast.net> wrote:
> Anyone have any theories on why Kenwood has yet to introduce a 706MkIIG
> or 100D style rig?  I mean, with the success those two rigs can claim,
> you'd think Kenwood would provide a rig to match.  Only one can hope, I
> suppose.
My theory is that Kenwood's lessened interest in the amateur field,
coupled with the difficulty in designing a radio to be good AND small, has
kept Kenwood from doing it. Yaesu's FT-100s are prone to problems (mine
needed mods when brand new,) and my original 706 cost me over $200 in
repairs. I feel that if Kenwood can't do something right, they just won't
do it, and I don't think that the amateur R&D department has had the
budget to do it right yet.
Just my opinion! I hope they do release one!

73,
Paul K4PDM

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