Just what it says -- this is the place for any discussions not related to Buying, Selling and Trading ham gear. The discussion must be related to Ham Radio.
Yes I have heard the same rumour on the west coast.. Also ICOM and Kenwood have teamed up on the commercial side. Desperate maybe? I feel sorry for ICOM they only sell radios and nothing like Kenwood who is deversified.
Ham radio is a pimple on there butt since they have a huge product line.