"dxAce" wrote in message
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"Geoffrey S. Mendelson" wrote:

Steve wrote:
If Drake doesn't come back into the shortwave market with an R9 or
something like that, then I suspect you'll be surprised at what used
R8Bs will sell for five or six years from now.

Not much. Kenwood R-5000s which IMHO is as good as or better than an R8,
sell for $250-$500 depending upon condition and options. A new in the box
RB will probably sell for $3,000, but a used one will be in the $500
range, possibly less.

If the R-5000 was as good or better than an R8 I'd still own one.

dxAce
Michigan
USA



I think the Drake has better selectivity. The 5000 is as sensative though,
Just can't beat Drake filters.

BH