Quote Originally Posted by Gordon Gekko View Post
Go find a 2510 in good condition, send it to Doc in NY. Have him put in the chip switch and "do his thing" to the radio. Then you'll have an amazing 10/11m rig...which by the way will retain its resale value.

All the above mentioned items will came in way under your $500 mark.
I have had my 2510 with the chipswitch for years and will never part with it.