I don't have any experience with the AR 5000 but I do have an AOR scanner
(an old AR 1500 which is still superb!).

However, for HF listening, I would go for the NRD-545. In fact I did, I
received it four days ago. So far, I'm blown away, a fabulous radio.

Mark.

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Hello:

Anyone care to compare the pros and cons of the
JRC NRD 545 (several years old by now) vs the new AR 5000 ?

Which would you get ?

Thanks,
Bob