Sure! with the way most equipment is obsolete and not worth using after 3-5 years, 10 years use sounds like good service. John Heacock, WD5JGA ----- Original Message ----- > Still I am dissappointed with ICOM. With this internal switch mode PS option > they have > created a radio which for an active ham is good for 10 years! Not to mention > the RAM problem! > Should I buy ICOM next time?