What can I say. It is as advertised. Works kinda great, looks good and sounds good. However, ...... There are some disappointments with this radio. First, it isn't as sensitive as a scanner for starters. For example on the Air Band, and using the same Antenna, I can pick-up Trinidad Air Traffic Control from Barbados (there is a Repeater around somewhere) at S5 on my Uniden BC355C, the BC75XLT and the Whistler WS1025. On the 750, can hear the Air Traffic, not ATC. Prior to receiving the 750 I built an elaborate long wire antenna. It worked when I connected it, but only on certain bands, so it was back to the drawing board. Messed around a bit and came up with one that worked better. No noise and very good signal strength on the established million watt output Stations like Radio Havana, China Radio International etc. However, on the lower powered Transmitters like Ham Radio Stations (7/14 /21 MHz) and Aeronautical Stations on 5.598 6.628 8.825 13.306 17.952 the signal strength still isn't as good as hoped for. I bought the radio to listen specifically to the Aeronautical Stations. Anyway, I ended up with three Antennas connected to a Coaxial Antenna Switch, see Link below. They are cut at Quarter Wavelength. The first is 35 feet which will cover the lower end frequency of 6 MHz. This length is also resonant at 13 MHz, as 35 feet is Half Wavelength. The second is 26 feet and covers 8 MHz. This length is also resonant at 18 MHz, as 26 feet is Half Wavelength. The third is 17 feet which will cover 13 MHz. This length is also resonant at 27 MHz, as 17 feet is also Half Wavelength. So the three Antennas together would cover as low as 5 MHz, all the way through 17 MHz and 27/28 MHz is you want to listen to CB'ers and Hams. But this will only work conveniently if you have the Switcher. It should be noted that the lengths mentioned are actually doubled, as one length is connected to the Centre Core of the Coax Feeder Cable and the other to the shield (Dipole). So the Antenna for 6 MHz is actually 70' long, 52' & 34' respectively. The 750 will suffice in most situations I guess, but I think if you are looking for top quality reception you should try purchasing a Ham rig if you are allowed to, or spend a few more bucks and try the Icom R75 General Coverage Receiver. There is a Link below. If I get my 750 sold, I will get a R75. Things can't get worse, hopefully. As for the Antennas, you can use 14 - 18 gauge speaker wire which should be easy to find. If however you can find something more sturdy, like 14 AWG electrical wire, use it. The speaker wire is going to stretch under it's own weight, and without doubt the copper strands will break and you won't even know it. You'll just see the Antenna getting longer and longer. No, I'm not speaking from personal experience. Okay, so I'm a liar, shoot me! The Antennas should be fed to the Receiver/Coaxial Switcher by 50 ohm coax cable. Keep the cable as short as you can. The AM & FM Bands work fine. Happy DXing. RCA AH18100N 100 feet 18-Gauge Speaker Wire Rca AH14100SR 14-Gauge Speaker Wire (100 feet)1 Workman CX-3 3 Position COAX Antenna SWITCH 1000 W - CB / Ham Radio w/ 3 Foot Jumper! Icom R75 HF Radio Scanner UPDATE: 7 April 2016 As mentioned above, wasn't all that happy with the reception quality I was getting on the Aeronautical frequencies, so I went and bought a Dipole Antenna used by Hams, as well as a Receiver also used by Hams. The radio, Alinco DX-R8T, is just about the same as a Transceiver model that they make, only with the Transmit circuitry removed, so the Receive specifications are the same. So I went from a $284 Grundig to a $460 Alinco. Actually with Air Freight, Customs Duty and a 13.8v Power Supply, it ended up around $770.00 With the two radios side by side and on the same Antenna, I am yet to hear a difference. Signal strengths are the same, readability the same. The Grundig is actually quieter when there is no signal, there is a lot less "white" noise. Guess the Grundig is better than I thought. Anyone looking to buy an Alinco? :-)