Me too.... Looks a real bargain considering there is nothing like it. I'm in 
the Que. thank god the wait is over. Yihaa Yabba dabba a doo

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On 18/05/2012, at 3:14 PM, "w9xc_radio" <[email protected]> wrote:

> --- In [email protected], Brian Lloyd <brian-wb6rqn@...> wrote:
> > 
> > It isn't cheap.
> > 
> > But I put my deposit down.
> 
> So did I.
> 
> Definite pros:
> 
> -- Hardware architecture, with dedicated internal DSP, ARM, and Gig-E This 
> makes it computer-agnostic, as an SDR, which is great for us Mac users.
> 
> -- Remoteable without RemoteRig-like adapters.
> 
> -- Details like the XLR mic connector. 
> 
> -- Software architecture: virtualized, modular - the way it should be done
> 
> --Wide range ATU if you need an ATU (although there are so many good external 
> ATUs I'm not completely sure this is a plus for the cost it adds).
> 
> Possible negatives:
> 
> -- The new subscription software pricing model - you're in for at least 
> $200/yr software fees to keep current.
> 
> -- Still hard-interface-free/"knobless". Not clear what the (3rd party?) 
> hard-interface options will be for those that want them (but there will 
> certainly be some). 
> 
> -- Cost. But my feeling is, it's not completely out of line. 
> 
> Unknowns:
> 
> -- The radio is just one part of the puzzle - all kinds of other software 
> (and hardware) is needed for full station operation, and the interoperation 
> with these isn't clear.
> 
> -- When will it really show up?
> 
> - Les, W9XC
> 
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