[Ron Ramirez]

No, it really isn't - after all, these radios and the components inside aren't getting any younger, and as they continue to age, more problems develop that would not have been considered even ten years ago. Mica capacitors are one example. Until recently, you wouldn't even think of replacing a mica unless it was proven to be bad. Now even mica caps are sometimes starting to "show their age." And this will only get worse over time.