This is the first brand new out of the box HF rig I’ve ever owned - oh - wonder if I should count the RadioShack HTX-100? I purchased this radio from R&L Electronics in Ohio. They shipped it quickly and it arrived on Monday, March 12th safe and sound. I am impressed so far - it is a nice radio with lots of good features for such an inexpensive rig. I’ve had a couple of contacts with it and have just about learned all the settings. The DSP noise reduction and automatic notch work great.