"John Plimmer" wrote in message
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Michael wrote:
"but I cant get the R8 to perform for DX'ing like the R75."

An R8 may not perform up to a R75, but the R8A/B will outperform it.
Some of the top DXer's in the world use R8A/B's


Your off the mark here. Way off. I've used both radio's side by side with
the same antenna. The R75 is a better DX'ing radio. Better for utility and
better for DX'ing. The people that dispute this are "fans" of the Drake
radios. Key word here "fans". Like a person who keeps going to see Boston
loose to NY. The keep loosing, but they still love thier team. Also....
Your statement "Some of the top DXer's in the world use R8A/B's" further
demonstrates just how far off the mark you are. If a "Top" DX'er or a
professional with a job to do selected his gear, it wouldent be an R8
series. He'd pick one of his WJ's off the rack. At the very least, he'd
take an ICOM 746Pro or somthing at least as capable. While your
contemplating your next post, put "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" in your CD
player and have yourself a hot dog.

Michael