>>I just spoke with Chip at the Huntsville Hamfest, and he said they have >>now started shipping in the US. > We will see,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I waited so long that I put my order in for an Orion. It will ship from Ten-Tec next week. Good Riddance Yaesu. john-n4dsp