This ham radio replaced my old ic-2000 ham radio. It is in excellent condition. The sound quality is good and I have gotten reports that the transmitter is working properly with nearby repeater stations. This radio has a nice appearance and is very easy to use compared to newer models on the market. My old icom DC power cord coming from my 12 volt power supply works great with this model. This saved me a lot of time not having to route the cable that came with the radio. Now I have space.