What will set this radio apart from competitors is:

Fully open source, hardware and software Swappable radio module, allowing easy hardware upgradability (2M/70CM at launch) USBC charge and data, SD card, Kenwood style audio connector, removable battery Low-power E-ink display targeting 72+ hour standby time FM and M17 support at launch, with plans to support many other digital modes in the future such as DMR, P25 (depending on codec licensing) Ability for community to write and easily install “apps” that allow custom features or arbitrary digital mode development Usable “off the shelf”. We will be selling the radio as a complete unit (not just a devboard) Target price between $200 and $300, Selling all individual parts on our website for repairability

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