Not sure Aaron (8113) uses this forum anymore. A few years back he sold me his IC-718 and 8-pill taking a break from radio, and just a few months ago, I sold it back to him, so I know he got back into the hobby. I don't think he is active here any more though.
The 959 became a parts radio, I believe. All I know is that he gave me the only one that I knew he had and its sitting in a cooler under my deck serving as an organ donor.