SH> perspective (authors unlike publishing companies dont really give a 
amned
SH> about how many books they sell or how "marketable it is.. an author just 
SH> wants to write a "good book which pleases people") uniqe and rare info
SH> is valuable (hence an R-9000 mod WOULD be a valuable asset to publish).
 Tehy must be VERY hungry Authors or have another source of income. Becasue 
one could Never make a living by doing that.
 But here is an Offer for you, I'll BET that IF you "Donate", free and clear
with NO strings attached, a ICOM 9000 to Bill Cheek he would come up with a
few mods.  Just for the chalendge if nothing else.
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