PH> I've been looking at the Icom R-8500 all mode receiver for possible
PH> purchase and I'd like to hear from anyone who may have one. As expensive
PH> as it is, I'd hate to buy it and then find out it's a dog.
 It is a good general communications reciever but I think several scanners 
would be better if that is what you are after. 
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