Ditto the SX-16 (one RF stage). My "oldie" favorite, though, is the RCA AR-88. Dennis D, W7QHO Glendale, CA *********** On Nov 27, 2010, at 12:44 PM, WA1KBQ at aol.com wrote: > And if you like the oldie looks, dont pass up a > SX-17; all done up they really play well.