This Radio Shack DX-398 has been cleaned and polished and looks considerably better than when I purchased it in 2021. There is some fading of lettering toward the bottom front and scratch marks still noticeable on the rear stand. I had to peel off a luminescent sticker on the lower left rear but only subtle traces remain. The display is completely clean and scratch free.

It is 100 percent working. Just before listing, I ran through the AM, SSB, and FM RF alignment procedures using the original, printed Radio Shack service manual, and everything is at absolute peak. SSB signals need little or no fine tuning to sound natural once you find the actual frequency. Once this unit sells, I will also be listing the printed service manual so if you are the purchaser, be looking for it.

Unfortunately, there is no original box or other accessories except for the owner's manual. The high quality (well filtered) Sangean Class 2 AC adapter was an item I purchased later. Radio Shack did not include AC adapters with their shortwave radios when purchased new. The carrying strap on the outer case was added by the previous owner. It is also not an original item.