I too am curious about the CTX-10. I've yet to find the 'perfect' radio, either receiver or transceiver. Just like a spouse, many look exciting from afar, but when you actually start turning the knobs (better not go there...), when you start using the equipment (better shut this down totally). When you actually have spent some time with a new radio, you discover it's strength and weaknesses. Appearance and 'wow factor' definitely add to my enjoyment also. For my taste, the KX2 and KX3 have too many bells and whistles, too many nuances of functionality, all wrapped up in an uninspired package. Electrically top notch, but not ruggedized to any extent, and from what I've read about requiring external heat sinks and the like, perhaps with marginal design safety factor. That's just my take, having played with them but never owned one.
I've never operated a CTX-10, but from what I understand it is designed using some of the same philosophy as the CR-1 and CR-1a. Ruggedness is built-in. The die-cast magnesium case provides a high strength, light weight, ruggedized heat-sink, allowing essentially indefinite operation without overheating. Is pretty well dust sealed and shock / vibration resistant. Internal lithium battery pack and internal ATU come as standard equipment. Also, you don't need a PhD to learn all of the submenu options, etc. Kind of like the same philosophy as one of my favorite receivers of all time, the Racal 6790 - you don't need 463 knobs and adjustments 'cause it just works! Can't wait to 'kick the CTX-10's tires'!