The R8A (like the B model) has more memory and MUCH better computer control
capability than the older R8. In fact, some control programs do not support
the R8, just the A or B.

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Brian Denley
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"john" wrote in message
ups.com...
hi,

i recently purchased an very nice drake r8 my choice over the icom r75
- i don't regret my decision one bit - a great radio and along with my
palstar one of the best i have owned and i have owned a few. my
question is will an r8a buy me much more in terms of better DX and
audio, sync detection etc. i have heard the build quality is a bit
better on the r8 and also uses the original drake decoder that was used
in the R7. besides these things, will the r8a buy me much more?

thanks in advance, john