In article ,
"John Plimmer" wrote:

The R8 and R8E are the same, the "E" denoting the European version
that had certain frequencies blocked. The R8 is a fine radio but a
bit dated by today's standards, but if you pick one up at a good
price you will be very satisfied.

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What do you mean by "dated by today's standards"?

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Telamon
Ventura, California