the only down side of the argosy 1 and II is the final transistor are made out of unobtainium.. not even rf parts has them in stock anymore. so, if they go, you will truly have a qrp only radio.. Mike Bryce WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems http://www.seslogic.com http://www.theheathkitshop.com "Electricity at the speed of light"