YES, hit it rite on the head "sound quality", its great on the 396 on digital but, on some trunk systems and conventional stations the raspy backround sound mixes in with the audio making you wonder why you spent $500.00. My PRO96 RS has 'hiss" but not raspy and does not associate it self with the audio..This is a fine scanner (396) , i really enjoy its features after 35 years of many models, even the "Manual" if read slowly is great, im not good with computers so i programmed my 246 and 396 by hand, i don't need the manuals anymore and that makes me feel great but im stupid with software...There have been updates for some misQ's in the radio but one most important one "AUDIO...My Opinion!! Thanks for reading it...