Hi mike (sm2o),
many thanks for all of your currently posted replies (including the replies in my other forum-threads)!
Meanwhile I play with the idea, to buy the recommended Kenwood TS-480 and get rid of the Alinco DX-SR8.
Actually it is well known:
"Anyone who buys cheap, buys twice."
I just hope, that that equipment really does everything better!
73, Dirk