[Kenwood] ts-870mkII?

[Alan Wolke]

I agree with Rick's reply.  I heard from a pretty reliable source that
the 870's are being built in lots, on an as-needed basis, and has not
been officially discontinued yet.  Given that the TS-480 rigs are new, I
also tend to believe that we won't see a new high-end replacement for
the 870 anytime soon.  And, if we did, it certainly wouldn't be called a
870_mkii_ (that's icom terminology).  These rumors seem to crop up every
couple of months.

There are some incredible deals on the 870 right now - new for under
$1700, and I think one dealer (burghart maybe) had it for $1600.  Even
if it is going to be discontinued soon, I wouldn't let that bother me. 
This radio has been out for 8 or 9 years, and has a very solid
performance record (you don't hear about many that need repair).

Kb8viv@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hey gang..I'm selling a dsp-100 on ebay, anyway got a question from a
> bidder...explained to him that I just want to sell it all and get an 870.  He
> mentioned that he heard the rumors/controversy that the 870 had been discontinued...I
> think I saw it on a ham dealers website that it was discontinued, but then I
> asked the salesman up at aes cleveland about it and they said they never heard
> anything about that and that as far as they knew it was still in production..
> 
> Anyway, this guy said he heard another rumor that maybe they quit production
> of the current 870 and are trying to sell off the existing stock before they
> release, now get this, a ts-870mkII.  I don't want to start any more viscious
> rumors but this sounds like it could be a possibility...Would explain kenwoods
> denial of a "new" radio to replace the 870.  Techically it would still be an
> 870, albeit a next gen 870.  73's..
> 
> Steve
> kb8viv
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