Thank you all for your input. I suspect that programming feature was a safeguard to prevent an "oh, that guy" moment, and a transmitting out-of-band incident. I can live with it as it is, and understand the reason. After all the "fun" I've had with this radio so far, would the V6 be worth the time and effort this time or not. Like the display, and the ease of construction now. Wanted something small to take on the road in the RV. Dunno, still thinking.?
73,
Wes
KH2EE
