John Plimmer wrote:

Ace, the R8B is a great radio and the tuning knob is easily fixed with a
really nice heavy metal one from Mike Magakian.

The Icom case is also solid like the old 48 Ford bodywork, whereas the Drake
is made of empty sardine can tins = pity.

But the Drakes DX like a bat out of hell! Can't argue with success.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

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