I think that you'd be happier with a Icom 756PRO, used ones going now for
about 1100-1500 bucks.


"JJacob6879" wrote in message
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OK, has anyone owned both thwe Drake R8B and the NRD-545?
I am trying to decide on which model is better. I will be using it mostly
for
the utility bands (GOV. aircraft, etc.) I owned a Drake R8 before and
liked it
as a receiver but was very dissapointed in the cheap (thin) case and the
cheap
plastic tuning knob.
the NRD-545 looks like it has a more solid case but then Passport gave
the
Drake R8B a little bit better rating then the NRDS-545. So which one?
Also, can I asume that either of the above radios will give me better
performance then my Icom R-75 that is, as we speak, having the Mods. done
by
Kiwa?
Thank you so much for any input anyone has.
Jake