On the other hand, you spend more hours looking at the radio, its cabinet,
knobs, dial, display screen, et al than any other piece of equipment in the
shack. If it offends you, that is bound to displace part of the pleasure of
its performance.
73/72/oo, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 56th year and it just keeps getting better!
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Billy Cox wrote:
>
> Guys ... it's what is INSIDE the box, that interests me to make
> the move from what I have to what would be better ...
>
> Knobs, trim, case color ... If I close my eyes, I can't tell they
> make any difference at all ... but a good receiver, now that
> is where I want to HEAR the difference ...
>
> Yes, the case/knobs/etc. for the price point should be top tier
> as to quality ... but I don't think there will ever be agreement
> on the nonessentials areas.
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