Handles on the front:

1) It makes it easier to move around on the top of a table. (Get settled
into the chair, turn the radio on, and slide it into the perfect position
for band cruising).
2) Protects the front of the radio from bumps and bruises. Especially
useful for radios that are taller than they are deep, like the RF-2900.
Those handles have saved many a faceplate.
3) Allows you to set the radio down on it's face for service, if needed.
Not always appropriate depending on the dissassembly, but very useful with
some radios.

"Roadie" wrote in message
ups.com...
On Jul 23, 12:41 am, " wrote:
http://www.zmdz.com/bbs/incomefiles/...2243235364.JPG

This picture is posted in a Chinese BBS showing the Tecsun S2000
shortwave radio on the production line, it is a small size version of
the Tecsun HAM2000 (Grundig Sattellit 800).



Depending on the features and performance it could have promise. I
have to wask one question though. Why does the manufacturer of these
radios keep puting handles on the front of the radio? The only
reason I can think of is to make it look like a serious rack mount
receiver.