Just a small correction. The 703 also has a mode to run the keyer with the
up/down mic buttons.
I have had both the 703+ and 817. 703 is much more friendly to use. At
least icom gives us a longish beep from which to count in the menus.
However, Danny is right about extra coverage. If Yeasu would just give us
some beeps, I'd get an 817 in a minute.
However, since they won't, I'll stick with the 703+ for a while.