The new FTDX-9000 hardware is far better from what I hear, should ship later this year. I like the (odd) ergonomics of the FTDX-9000. Don't like the price :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <n5ge at n5ge.com> > >CW OPERATIONAL test--- > [snip]