That radio is a truly excellent example of what men try to convey when they express the desire for a radio that’s no-nonsense “simple”.
A few controls, and a lay-out which emphasizes separation of those.
Had they been fitted with a large S-Meter (as with Galaxy), I’d have agreed.
I’ve found that there are signals both weak and strong, but that distance isn’t always obvious. Not intuitive. Where the meter is an aid (its exactitude or accuracy not the concern).
One of the last of those (discontinued since circa 2022) was the
Galaxy 919.
Front mic
Large Meter
AM-only
RF power (run an amp)
A “premium” radio versus Cobra or Uniden. A few more features. But with the expectation the truck driver has more of an interest in operation.
Notably not as simple in lay-out.
It’s to Vol, SQ & RFG.
The radio obtained by the OP has simplicity emphasized to an extent I think it may have contributed to longevity.
There are moments where one needs to have adjusted something ten minutes ago. (Adrenaline hit).
Radios can take a beating, then.
One “moved up” to SSB versions with yet more features and it wasn’t intuitive to make adjustments without visual confirmation for quite a long period of acquaintance.
That PACE radio is distinctly handsome.
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