A wrote:
I am still tickled to pieces with my G5. Almost fee like a kid, again,
with a precious new toy.

Here's an addendum to that: Craig at Kiwa Electronics advises
me that the later G5 models have factory-installed ESD-arrester
diodes installed across the built-in, telescoping-whip antenna,
eliminating a big concern of mine about the unit. I had him
order one for me with instructions to do the ESD mod and the
audio mod. He only did the audio mod, and advised me via E-mail
of this change. Looking forward to receiving the unit and
seeing (hearing) for myself what all the fuss is about.

Jim, K7JEB