No built in key pad, you need the qsy'er for direct freq entry and stuff
like that. There are a few menus, but honestly, as long as you know the
quick set menu which is easy to learn and memorize or make a cheat sheet
for, it's not that bad. Mine is for go kit/portable and I can put it down
for a month or so and pick it up again to run somewhere and it all comes
back to me quick. It's a good little radio, seems like most mobile
installations are the 706 these days and most of the newer hams around here
have them that I know. DSP seems good, probably not the best out there, but
it's pretty good. I really can't complain about the radio at all.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 3:19 PM
Subject: ic706


Hi 706 users
I have always been a bit curious about how user friendly the 706 is.  The
menu beep might be a help but I got the idea that it is a very menu driven
radio.  Does a simple cheat sheet or two really solve the problem?  Also, is
there a built in key pad with the latest version or do you have to invest in
the qsyer?  Finally, what is the story with filter options and dsp?  For the
money it has always seemed like a lot of radio but the fact that there are
more than the usual number of menus has always made me a bit cautious.
There certainly seem to be lots of used ones available.
Merry Christmas to all
Rich