Personally, I have always loved this rig, and if you can keep it til after 
you get your general, even better. Even though it does not speak, the 
quality of the transmit audio from that rig is hard to beat, and in my book 
sounds as good as the super expensive rigs for most part. The calibrator is 
easy enough to use when trying to find out where you are in the band, and as 
other have mentioned it can be tuned up easily enough to transmit when the 
time comes. Best of luck and enjoy. 73, Dave
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From: "Edward alonzo" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 9:11 AM
Subject: ken wood 520 SE


> Good morning:
> I was wondering if anyone has used this hf radio
> I am going to be borrowing one just strictly for listening while I =
> acquire my general license.
> figured it would keep me interested.
> my goal is to get a talking hf rig but this one will work fine just for =
> listening I think for now.
> any thoughts?