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What I'd expect is for the E1 to be comparable, performance-wise, to
the SW77 or the Sat 800. I would not expect it to be comparable to
either the Icom R-75 or the Palstar, though I know it does have some
advanced features. Is this a fair assessment? I haven't been able to
sit down with an E1 to see what it can do, but I'm curious.

Steve