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Mar. 19, 2013: We have a new ham radio software section listing apps for your shack
Feb. 01, 2013: Check out the new Kenwood flagship: TS-990S
Jan. 31, 2013: New manufacturer added to the site: ITT
Jan. 31, 2013: New manufacturer added to the site: Technical Material Corporation (TMC)
Jan. 18, 2013: Members can now upload a profile photo and fill out a bio. Enjoy :)

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Zodiac Gemini
Mobile Amateur VHF Transceiver

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Top 10 Rigs

RigReference's Top 10 lists are based on user reviews and ratings.

1		ICOM IC-7600 write review Score: 4.76, 5 reviews
2		ICOM IC-7410 write review Score: 4.33, 3 reviews
3		Yaesu FT-990 write review Score: 4.90, 2 reviews
4		ICOM IC-735 write review Score: 4.80, 2 reviews
5		Yaesu FRG-100 write review Score: 5.00, 5 reviews
6		Ten-Tec Triton IV Digital (544) write review Score: 4.60, 2 reviews
7		Kenwood TS-570S write review Score: 4.90, 2 reviews
8		Kenwood TS-780 write review Score: 5.00, 1 reviews
9		Kenwood R-5000 write review Score: 4.80, 1 reviews
10		Uniden-Bearcat BCD996XT write review Score: 4.80, 1 reviews