[NLRS] IC-9700 available in May?

[Ron Calhoun]

Matt, I am also hoping that the IC-9700 will be in my hands before the 
June contest.

There is lots of discussion and info at  ic-9700 at groups.io  a group 
managed by Adam, VA7OJ

I received an e-mail from DXE asking me to call and confirm my 
reservation.  I made that reservation in September, 2017, so this has 
been a long wait !

73

Ron, NY0A

On 2/11/19 11:58 AM, Matt Holden wrote:
> Ham Radio Outlet just called me to confirm my reservation for the IC-9700.
> This tri band rig transmits on 2M/70CM/23CM.
> HRO is hoping to ship me a rig in May.  Nothing more firm than that.
> I'm speculating the U.S. government shutdown is slowing down device
> certification.  Just my personal guess.
> Estimated price around $2100.
> http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9700/default.aspx
> https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016656
>
> Fingers crossed it will arrive for the June VHF contest and our associated
> Western South Dakota grid expedition.
> 73,
> Matt Holden KØBBC
> Director, Dakota Division, American Radio Relay League
> Director, Association of Emergency Radio Organizations
> Deputy Director, Bloomington AUXCOMM
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