Hopefully many XARC members have put a Fusion radio on their Christmas or Hanukkah wish list. Â A couple of things worth noting:
The mobile radio, FTM-400DR is being closed-out. Â At AES, it is $509 with a $100 rebate. Â At HRO $389 after rebate (might just be until 11/30)
The reason it is being closed out, is that it is being replaced by the FTM-400XD. Â This is listed at $639 at AES and HRO, plus a $100 rebate.
Reportedly, the new radio has corrected some issues with finals blowing on the FTM-400DR due to some faulty relays. Â I don’t know how many have had problems, but even under warranty, it requires being sent back to California for a month or so. Â Knock on wood, mine has been OK at high power, and I’ve had it 11 months. Â Not sure what other changes might be on the radio.
So the new radio is listing a little higher ($639 vs $609) than the FTM-400DR was selling for before the closeout.
The FT1D Fusion handheld is $249 at HRO. Â The FTM-100 is $339 after rebate.
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