Get the R8A for a number of reasons: more channel memory, better
communications (many control programs wont work with the R8, only the R8A
and R8B), better ergononics with the bandwidth and modes control buttons.

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Brian Denley
http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html

"john" wrote in message
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hi,

i have the opportunity to purchase a drake r8 or r8a. the r8a is about
$100.00 more. is the difference between the two worth the $100.00??
right now i am using a palstar r30CC, nice radio will i see abig
difference in performance with either the r8 or r8A.

thanks in advance, john