Ok the doc says if I want to continue doing all the fun things I like to do, I am going to need to get operated on, or put my life on permanent hold and get fat, and do nothing that I like to do. So my choice is the surgery and rehab, because sitting at home is a waste of life. So unfortunately I am going to have to bow out regretfully. Again any monies I have thrown in I do not want back at least a piece of me will be there. Do you guys need another radio, I did go out and buy an icom like mamito was talking about. I'll send it out to whom ever, it will not get used by me anyway. I'm sorry guys, I can't sit on the couch the rest of my life. I need to fix this problem. Good luck boys.