Hi Richard.

I use the '706.  I suspect the Kenwoods are a bit more accessible, but with
adapted documentation, the Icom 706 is usable.  I heartily recommend the
purchase of the Millenium QSYer Keypad (an after market accessory) as it
makes it much easier to move to specific frequencies.

73, de Lou K2LKK
At 06:31 AM 5/9/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Hey Hams,
>
>    Well, I did not mean to stir up animosity.  I do not own either the Yeasu
>857 D or the Icom 706 radios.  Was looking for Input and thanks for that.  I
>like the fact that there is a speech option for the Icum.  I like the fact
>that there is a D T M F mike optional for the Yeasu.
>    I must say that both Yeasu and Icum tech support were very cordial.
>Richard
>
>K F 5 U B
>
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