It's possible this sale will bring more out of the woodwork, but I
spent
a couple years looking for an HF-150e before giving up and going for
the
larger 7030+ for my camping and vacation radio.

I wouldn't have gone as high as this one closed, but I'd have paid a
premium to get one.

I looked for one as well, but largely because I overestimated the
amount of front end overload I'd encounter on the standard 150. I live
in NYC and hardly ever experience overload problems on my 150. I can't
see spending more for a heartier front end.

Steve