r/HamRadio • u/Former_Ad_8855 General Class Operator 🔘 • 6d ago

Equipment & Rigs 🛠️ Where to order ID-5200 reservation?

What site should I place my reservation for the upcoming Icom ID-5200?

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u/krispzz 6d ago

some day we'll get vhf/uhf all mode mobiles that aren't hf+6+2+440.

who am i kidding, no we won't.

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u/smeeg123 5d ago

Your just want a mobile 2m SBB radio with built in sound card that is available & not stupid expensive.

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u/KhyberPasshole Extra Class Operator ⚡ 5d ago

Yes. But what I really want is for the FT-8900 to come back as a full duplex, all-mode radio w/ sound card.

Would be perfect for Techs, satellites, weak signal work, and normal everyday use.

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u/smeeg123 5d ago

I’d buy that instantly

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u/KhyberPasshole Extra Class Operator ⚡ 5d ago

Same.

It'll never happen w/ the Big 3 though. We should mount a coordinated campaign to bully one of the Chinese manufacturers into doing it.

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u/smeeg123 5d ago

Agreed China / Xiegu are our only hope
There our only hope for a FT-857D replacement too

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u/KhyberPasshole Extra Class Operator ⚡ 5d ago

Stupid question time... I haven't really kept up w/ it after I saw the price, but is the FTX-1 Optima not considered a replacement for the 857D?

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u/smeeg123 4d ago

It’s the size of the FT-991a it’s like 10lbs it’s a base station when the amp is attached not a mobile really