"bpnjensen" wrote in message
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Brian Hill wrote:
"CelticDude" wrote in message

Hmmm, this starts to make the E1 tempting. Where did you find this
price? Was it refurbished? I told myself that I wouldn't get another
portable, but this, or the Red Sun RP300, could tempt me (the E1 is
still ugly...)

DWP


I bought mine from Northland here in MN. I think that'sd the name of the
Co.? It was new and checked out by Drake. Still had the protective
coating
on the dial and original box etc... I don't know if that price is still
in
effect but I'd still pay $500 for it. It's a great radio and a good a DX
rig. I think those that knock it are ill informed. I've been DXing since
76
and have owned hundreds of radios and think it's a damn good radio
deserving
of more credit than it's given by most that have never even tried the
rig.
Five bills is not chump change but I always try rigs that are in my grasp
economicly because I'm currious and this one I felt was a winner. YMMV?

Well, I have to tell you, I have been tempted by it too, especially
since the R8B has been discontinued, and this one looks to have many of
the essential features that made the Drake so tempting. It is good to
hear more positive news about it. I'd rather have the tabletop - they
just *feel* better to me - but since performance is the ultimate goal,
perhaps a move sideways to a top-quality portable isn't such a bad
move.

Bruce Jensen


I like DXing out doors alot too and it's easy to cary with you.

BH