Chuckle! I'm not surprised Tim is so pleased with his Omni VI+. Tim's experience mirrors the many rig shootouts we have had over the years. Now, Tim needs to try a 705 mike and SSB. He will be equally surprised and pleased. >From my experience with my four, now only three, Omni's, I'm very anxously awaiting the arrival of my first Orion. 73 all Pete Allen AC5E