Last year Mizuho discontinued popular step-by-step radio kit RX-123D. The kit was unique by its upgradable design from a Germanium Radio to transistor or IC radio. Now they are start selling new version RX-501. The RX-501 is differ by its printed circuit board intend an IC radio. Though a choice to transistor radio is not exist, this board is downgradable to a Germanium Radio. Some Mizuho collector says he wish reproduction of MX-series. You must be happy that still they have this radio in their line-up. President Takada show his mind trying radio looks good by a white line under dial. If you really like the Mizuho, you should buy one. The RX-501 price is 2,500JPY.
