hi Telamon:

i respect your thoughts. "best" depends on the user. want to guess what
percentage of stations my R75 picked up on MW that could be IDed on a $10
radio [both using loops]? guess the causes for the discrepency. the results
were a testament to Armstrong. any of the tabletops can be used for DXing.
the antenna is critical.


hi Mark:

IMO ICOM made a batch of R75s, will never admit to the flaws, is reducing
their stock for a new radio, and is making a profit... check out what $800
will buy in terms of transceivers.


hi Steve:

there are Drake mods but few know about them. the stock radio is fine. all
radios have flaws.


hi DeWayne:

Ken does not bash American products. he is an American.

regards,
phil