ORIGINAL: e-dave
I just checked Tower BTW and the current cost for the 6XEA is $179.99 and yes, for $20.00 more you can get a radio with the features I mentioned. Here's just one [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRP6219**]example[/link].
Sigh, wonder how many times I'm going to have to do this...
Tower price for 6EXA is $179.99. However, there is a $20 tower gift certificate, $15 manufacturer's rebate, and $15 discount for ordering over $150. By my math, that comes to $130. At this price, I think it's worth a serious look for beginners, and anyone else who needs a basic computer radio.