Well for a few reasons, some which you listed, but what i would like is a radio with good modulation and audio on sideband and AM. That is stable and will not drift. The exports have a few extras like FM or CW but i dont especially need those.
I have looked at the new cobra 148gtl, and have heard comments that say stay away from it like the plauge.
I am looking at the Galaxy 959, but i question Sideband being stable.
T23