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w-u-2-o wrote:What the provenance on these photos? Are they truly a product of Apache, or is this someone's extremely well-executed, home-built, one-off project?

N4QNT wrote:more images were just uploaded to the Apache Labs Group page..

w-u-2-o wrote:

N4QNT wrote:more images were just uploaded to the Apache Labs Group page..

What "group page"? I don't frequent the groups.io folks, but I just checked there and nothing seen.

w-u-2-o wrote:I didn't even know there was an Apache FB group!

Interesting, but I'll just concentrate my effort in one place, here

Thanks!

Martinb wrote:Thanks Scott,
indeed not really helpful.
Al what is seen is a reference back to the website were lead times are indicated for the various Anan 700o Versions. But nothing clear on the andromeda which is my favourite.

It seems as I would be forced to look for a product from the big manufacturers. Which is quite unfortunate.

Martin

Martinb wrote:It is most likely not the best place to ask this question, but I do not find a better one.
Can anyone clarify in which currency the prices on the Apache website are given? is it Australian or US Dollars?

thank and marry Christmas

Martin

Dan wrote:For those radios purchased in December, is the 6 to 8 week lead time on the web site accurate?

Thanks, Dan

w-u-2-o wrote:I didn't even know there was an Apache FB group!

Interesting, but I'll just concentrate my effort in one place, here

Thanks!

N4QNT wrote:I think this expensive build quality will be retired.. just my guess

WR4N wrote:

N4QNT wrote:I think this expensive build quality will be retired.. just my guess

It is my understanding that it has ALREADY been retired (which I hate to see happen). Obviously, radios are not primarily focused on aesthetics; the primary focus is on performance - as it should be. But IMHO the i5 / i7 had reached the pinnacle of appearance. Each one looked like it was made by master craftsmen, with top quality material, brushed aluminum, solid & perfectly positioned handles, etc. I am sure no one wanted to see the appearance downgraded to the point where they now look more like a "kit" radio. I may receive some unfavorable replies, but I can't help but believe that others feel as I do. In fact, even though I had planned on eventually buying a second ANAN 7000 DLE MKII "Black" Version, I immediately placed my order as soon as I saw the cosmetic changes to the current i5 / i7 ANAN. I am hoping I will receive my second Black ANAN before any external changes are made to this model. I am sure logistic issues, material shortages, cost factors, moving part of production to India, etc. - all played a role in the cosmetic changes; nonetheless, for me, it is disheartening. But I am exceedingly grateful for the ANAN in any package, whatever the appearance may be, because no other radio is even in its league. If it was housed in a tin can, I would still have an ANAN as my only radio! I just hate to see such a dramatic change in appearance.