Boy this is a tough one. I have owned the 7030 & currently own a 545

Best IP3 goes to the 7030 by a bunch.

Not sure which is best on the sensitivity but both have more than
enough.

I did not like the "tree " menu system on the 7030. I think it would be
something you could get used to however.

I question the reliability of the controls on the 7030.

For digging out DX & splits on the AM broacast bands the 7030 would
be much better. I live in Central part of Kentucky so that kind of
DX...TA & TP is just a dream.

For the pleasure of just setting down to the receiver & using it
nothing will beat a JRC receiver IMHO . So smooth the controls... they
are. And they are Pretty Pretty

I wonder how many of us can really utilize the better IP3 & how often.

I listen to the tropical bands quite often & hope to hear PNG & Indo's
in the early mornings & for that does the better IP3 help??? Those
bands are far from crowded now. Or does the ease of use matter more.

For Utilites SSB or Digital listening I do not think the JRC's can be
beat.

Both are fine receivers but designed for different purposes IMHO


Bottom line......where & what kind of listeing do you plan to use the
receiver for.

Buy the one that YOU like the best.

I would also buy Used.

I would also buy cheaper & more receivers. Heck how can a guy that
monitors the Utes have less than 4 receivers going at the same time.

73, Ken KG4BIG




Gisle Vanem wrote:
I'm in the business of buying a new receiver and have settled on
two options;

The AOR AR-7030Plus or the Japan Radio NRD-545.
Which one would have the highest dynamic range (IP3) and
sensitivity? Is the AR-7030 receiver so clumsy to operate as
many have stated?

--
Gisle V.

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