Even though this radio has been out a while, I have seen very few comments on the RF sensitivity of the 436hp. What I have seen seems to be somewhat negative when comparing it to the 396XT. I'm hoping there's someone out there that has both a 486 and 396 and can do a good comparison between the two radios on VHF, UHF, and 800. Find a weak analog signal in each of these bands and either using similar (stock) antennas or a common outdoor antenna (even better) note which one receives the signal with less noise. I'd trust my ear over the S-Meters since they may be calibrated very differently.
I currently have a 396XT and while I'm happy with the RF performance, for what I listen to I wouldn't be able to accept any less sensitivity from the 436. As long as it's at least as good (and hopefully better) I might be interested in pulling the trigger to get the new enhancements.
I currently have a 396XT and while I'm happy with the RF performance, for what I listen to I wouldn't be able to accept any less sensitivity from the 436. As long as it's at least as good (and hopefully better) I might be interested in pulling the trigger to get the new enhancements.
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