Nice radio, had chance to buy one at Richmond hamfest but was too stupid to pay what the man wanted, but it was nowhere near as nice as that receiver. Use to have a RME-69 and have to wonder why they never put labels on any of those old radios? Was told that if you did not know what each control was you weren’t supposed to use it. My old HRO at least has the functions written on the knob skirts.
That story about the early RME's is true. I met the owner many years back at the AWA Convention and that's exactly what he told me!
I also have a Comet Pro and its in very nice shape.
Joe, W3GMS