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Here is my 2-cents. I never tried the 2 radios that you are mentioning in your post, But i did see some reviews on the SS-158dx. The SSB on that model does drift. The Magnum OmegaForce S-45hp is a good radio from what i have seen on the reviews. Best SSB radio i ever had was the AR-3500 100wt. model, Rci-2950, Yeticom Optima 10 meter.
Please advise me to what is a good replacement mic for my SR-497HPC... Answer: 497 is "wired like Cobra", so many choices available. That radio does not need a power mic, so purchase a stock "coffin style" mic with a decent cord, like the ones that Astatic uses. The Superstar DM-507 is my go-to. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3050474478...adANq91JSiEEnz8EGqPJRBloTgEyaVsBoCtoMQAvD_BwE $12.99 + .99 cent shipping.
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