Thanks for the input. I would think location has something to do with it, but this radio gets nice reviews. Now the latest review @ Amazon-either the guy doesn't have his filters, switches etc. finessed or he got a lemon. I'd send it back. I want to wait to get it-at the end of January, free and clear-not throw one last thing on plastic as it gets paid off-but what the heck I just may.

When I do I'll post my thoughts and my location (s/e Louisiana, 47 miles from the Gulf Coast.