I own both the 7600GR and the 2010. While the 7600GR is a very good
radio, especially for traveling, it is no match in sensitivity,
selectivity and ease of use next to the 2010. And while the audio on
both is nothing to write home about, the 2010 is much more powerful in
that regard. All of the 2010's idiosynchracies have been documented and
repairs amd modifications are readily available. If you consider that
2010's/2001D's were sold for 19 years, the complaints and reports of
failures are insignificant. Are you convinced yet?? :-)

(Rambler) wrote in
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Mitchell Regenbogen wrote in message
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Actually I don't think that's true. I think the odds are pretty high
on getting an excellent used 2010 on eBay. As for longevity, it's
not unusual for these suckers to last 10 years plus...

I have been watching ebay for 2010s for the last five years off and
on. This is what I have found:

The majority of the radios that come up for sale are about 10 years
old (based on the serial numbers). Remember that they started mmaking
them in 1984. If the radio is newer, or being sold by someone who
knows the radio well, the price is more likely around $275-300 (these
include shipping BTW). From the evaluations I have read comparing the
2010 to the 7600, it didn't sound like the 2010 is twice the radio of
the 7600.

If I can get a brand new 7600GR from Sony under warranty for $135, I
have no risk. If I get a 10 year old 2010 that has no warranty, help
me see that the radio is really worth $75 (55%)more and the risks of a
bad apple or a short life. I've read many stories of 2010 owners that
have to knock the radio to get the SSB working or to make the radio
function.

But that is what this post is all about. Convince me!!