On Feb 25, 6:40 pm, "3D" wrote:
All three of the radios I suggested have a built-in antenna system.

I think he wants to actually hear signals.

Unless you know him to be hearing impaired he should be able to hear
plenty of signals with any of those radios I mentioned. After all he
was only looking for a radio to just do some swling. Why compromise
the audio quality with a communications receiver like a Drake unless
it is really needed. Such a radio would be a complete waste of money
for the application he described.


I agree with spending the
money on the antenna system first, then buying a radio. Any of the
Drake R8 variety would work nicely for a solid G.C. rig.

If all he wants to do is


3D
Kenwood 950sdx, 2000
Drake R8A, R4C
Many inferior portables ;-)