YOU are correct - as the SX-62A, SX-16, S-38C, & SX-24 that adorn my "2nd. Shack" can attest. Even the HBR-11 I have performs better. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Richards" <wb8rav at yahoo.com> Don't bother, the NC-109 is a real pile. Just about any radio Hallicrafters ever made is much better.