"John Smith" wrote in message
...
... so, we can throw away the scientific calculators and go back to slide
rules--I think not... a code reader is that kind of difference... of
course, I am the type of guy would wouldn't go back to regen receivers
either...

John


Your comparison falls down. It is more like retaining the ability to do
mathematics with pencil and paper occasionally.

All the code readers I've seen fail except under ideal conditions (i.e.
strong signal, near perfect fist, little static, little fading).

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE