I think you should consider a Multiplex radio at this point...they are much more user freindly, and totally unlimited as to capability. Price is pretty good too, depending on wat radio (Royal Evo 9 Non synth with a RX is about 400 bux). This radio blows away even the 9Z, and you wont ever need a better radio...you havent poisened your mind with the Asian radio programming philosiphy, so nothing to un learn.. do a search to see what you can find.