Ah, I should show this to my wife, who's chastised me over the years: "Why don't you replace that old thing?" Despite fact some folks don't think RS puts out "real" radios, the DX has been completely reliable (what else these days lasts that long?).

The BFO-capability is a big thing for me (I was a Morse Intercept Operator in the AF many years ago ... right after smoke signals were no longer in vogue ... and still like to listen to CW to keep my skills sharp) ... sometimes hard to find on all but expensive receivers, though I see the E1 does have it. Maybe you've helped me find my upgrade.

Good luck on your search.

Dan