The RSGB Spring Show and VHF Convention

摘要

The rsgb Spring Show and VHF Convention took place at Bletchley Leisure Centre in Buckinghamshire on 7 / 8 April. This was the first such show at a new venue, and the initial results are highly encouraging: nearly twice as many visitors came through the doors than at the former VHF Convention venue at Sandown Park. We're pleased to report that most of the traders reported good takings, particularly on the Sunday. Yaesu's new FT-817 'backpacker' HF / VHF / UHF transceiver attracted a lot of attention , as did Kenwood's latest offering, the TS-2000. Meanwhile, on the lcom stand, VHF/ UHF DXers and contesters alike were showing a keen interest in the IC-910, lcom's 100W 2m / 75W 70cm / 10W 23cm (optional) transceiver. The first shipments of this, and the amazing new IC-R3 scanner-with-built in-colour-TV, were expected to arrive by the end of April.