Hi Steve. if you think about it, it's really simple. i'm 55, and
soon retiring. i wouldn't spend this kind of money then. i got what
i feel will be current for a few years to come. i have worked in
"the high tech industry" before we called it that. i read and reread
a lot of post here and other places. kind of picking brains. you
can see what works for a lot of people. i have had a bunch of portables,
and a few boat anchors over a lot of years. always traveled in my
work; kind of hard to set up a good radio room and spend time there.
i looked at the AOR7030+ for about 2 years. it's not just wiz-bang.
its a great solid radio. like i told Joe, every time i turn it on
i learn some thing new about it. reading the post on the yahoo group
settled it for me. and Joe; this guy knows this radio. he sold me.
and, he is so helpful. not just on this radio, but alot of others.
the drake; what can you say. it's vary good. a modern classic. sweet.
i couldn't chose, had to have both. DxAce settled that one. he
knows what's good. and a whole bunch of other guys here and other
places helped me deside. all i need now is the wellbrook, and i'm
set. great hobby, good people and info. i have had no trouble
with food or work. but, it did help me quite smoking. and, not
to forget Stan's radio covers. first rate cover and a good guy
to deal with...
good DX..
Drifter