I don't have one, and I don't know how the noise blanker is, but I would say 
a Kenwood TS480 because it is really accessible.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Curtis Delzer" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 6:28 PM
Subject: recommendations, please?


> Hi all!  There is a gentleman who wish, as he says, to "get me on the=20
> air again," this fall.
> What I need are rig recommendations, HF, primarily, and I'll say,=20
> ones with speech, installed or available. What do you like, why? and=20
> why is it, or your rig, accessible, to you?
> Truly, guys, I do need recommendations! I did have a 440S/AT and that=20
> is as modern as I've gotten. I know nothing about digital audio=20
> tuning of qrm avoidance, digital noise blankers, etc. or what is=20
> built into what, so please, help!
> I will try and put together a list of station recommendations for my=20
> munificent friend, who will help me.
>
>
>
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> Currently in Fessenden, North Dakota Mostly Cloudy, 78=B0F Wind:SE-140=B0=
> at 8mph
>
>
> Curtis Delzer
> W B 6 H E F