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to add to having a 536. I have to say, although this probably flies in the face of many who have posted here, I'm see absolutely NO difference in the performance of this amazing portable. Signal strengths from both distant channels as well as the sound quality is outstanding. Clear as a bell and full. Even sharper than the 536. Scan speeds and all other functionality are right there with it. They are clearly directly related. The DMR on this 436 is also excellent as I've been listening to some of that this morning as well and it's clear and flawless thus far. I'm having a hard time thinking about returning the 536 as I'm not sure I need both. I just had to try out a 436 to see how I felt about a portable and so far I'm really liking it.
I'm not noting any lack of sensitivity in the VHF nor UHF regions as reported by a number of folks that discussed the need for some copper tape in the battery department. If I had to come up with at least ONE negative if I'd dare to call it that, it would be the contrast on an extreme angle of the screen is a bit lacking. For example when it's sitting on my desk if real close to me, looking down at it it's not as dark as it is once you back off a tad and then the angle of view is just fine. Not a big deal in the long run. I got this from ScannerMaster and got one of their amazingly wonderful hard leather cases for it (I'm a bit OCD) I like to keep my gear like new. And this case most certainly WILL accomplish that. It's thick, hard and extremely protective. The clear plastic is just the right amount of thickness for ease of use but more protective then the cheaper one's out there for this radio. It's completely transparent so good in that area as well. I upgraded the DMR pretty quick and it's all good now. I have several top antennas to use with it so no problem there either. All in all I'm really impressed with this bad boy. Much more so than so many other posts I'd read. Sure don't understand why so many are selling theirs......especially for a 536 which to me has no serious advantages unless you're into the WiFi thing which I couldn't care less about. I don't do it in the car frankly so that also is of no interest. So just wanted to give my report of my experience with it so far. I think the switchgear on it has a good feel, NOT cheap like the Whistler. Have fun....I sure am
I'm not noting any lack of sensitivity in the VHF nor UHF regions as reported by a number of folks that discussed the need for some copper tape in the battery department. If I had to come up with at least ONE negative if I'd dare to call it that, it would be the contrast on an extreme angle of the screen is a bit lacking. For example when it's sitting on my desk if real close to me, looking down at it it's not as dark as it is once you back off a tad and then the angle of view is just fine. Not a big deal in the long run. I got this from ScannerMaster and got one of their amazingly wonderful hard leather cases for it (I'm a bit OCD) I like to keep my gear like new. And this case most certainly WILL accomplish that. It's thick, hard and extremely protective. The clear plastic is just the right amount of thickness for ease of use but more protective then the cheaper one's out there for this radio. It's completely transparent so good in that area as well. I upgraded the DMR pretty quick and it's all good now. I have several top antennas to use with it so no problem there either. All in all I'm really impressed with this bad boy. Much more so than so many other posts I'd read. Sure don't understand why so many are selling theirs......especially for a 536 which to me has no serious advantages unless you're into the WiFi thing which I couldn't care less about. I don't do it in the car frankly so that also is of no interest. So just wanted to give my report of my experience with it so far. I think the switchgear on it has a good feel, NOT cheap like the Whistler. Have fun....I sure am