I keep thinking about improving the receive on my DX 2547 and have been told Germanium is better than Schottky as far as the diode replacement goes so I thought this might create a interesting discussion amongst the experienced repair techs. I figure it is better to make all my mistakes on paper before I make them in my wallet. And yes I have been told that it will bring in more noise also but I'm counting on my West Mountain Radio noise filter to help me out in that department. I look at it as The majority Wins ! Fight Nice ! LOL