"JR Hartley" wrote in message
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I think it makes sense to buy a cheap ATS909 from ebay rather than a brand
new one at twice the cost. The modifications will invalidate the warranty
anyway on a brand new unit anyway.

If you are not fussy about portable vs tabletop, have a look for a RS
DX-394. They are easily modified with lots of space to mount the converter
inside. The B model will give the best results on DRM but the A and original
models can be modified to match the B's superior stability. And if you are
into 'hacking' radios, the DX-394 has more potential and more published mods
than any other radio with a big user group. Always one for auction on ebay,
frequently in UK. Check these sites for DX-394 mods:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RADIOSHACKDX394/
http://www.monitor.co.uk/radio-mods/radio-mods.htm
http://www.mods.dk/

Tom