I was looking at new radios and having the need for a low priced Radio that had multi bands and multi modes and Bought the alinco. 249.95 shipped. It does fill the gap for the multiband am/fm radio and the + 300.00 radios with SSB . Should be a good radio for what I need. In my search I would have to pay for the radio , shipping also tune/conversion to get a good radio. With alinco open the box do the mod and start talking.. The numbers of this radio are falling fast. to much for the cb export and not enough for the Hams? not sure . I hope it will work out. Time will tell.