Why the hate

[halfwatt959]

Any idea why almost everyone hates on the old 23ch radios? From my experience, wich aint much I admit, they usualy have beter recieve than the newer 40s. Where I am most people dont want anything to do with them and yet they very seldom talk between 24 and 40. Just wondering if its just because they are old or obselete or what? I guess the other 17channels are just nice to have even if ya never use them. What do yall think? What, if any are your favorite 23s?