Dave, for pictures of the new radio, go to the John Miklor Facebook page. There is more information, reviews and comparisons there. (UV2501) Many more features and bug fixes.
A request has been submitted for CHIRP support for the new radio, but the volunteers I'm sure are extremely busy.
I have total confidence that this will be supported in the future.
John 'Miklor'
John LaMartina, If/when you have any news of any kind about that new version of the KT8900 and CHIRP compatibility, please let me know.
I see what might be that new radio version listed as:
"WACCOM MINI-8900 136-174/400-480MHz Mobile Transceiver (SCR + Fan add version) + cable"
Not sure if that is the new version you're referring to. Is that the new version you mentioned?