commander's tricky, the w4rt software does better, I'm told, jack mcspadden 
uses it I think, and has been pleased with it.  Jack's got both the 897 and 
the 817ND.  Danny.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: Icom Ic703


> Hi Danny,
> Thanks for your very helpful info.
>
> I think the extended coverage will sway me toward the Yaesu FT817ND when I
> can get the money together.
>
> Internal batteries don't sway me one way or the other.
>
> I already have two keypads I can use with the rig. The qsyer and the 
> British
> Radio Mate that both have their advantages.
>
> I will probably get the little Astron power supply to use with the rig.
>
> I think I'd get this for use with either one.
>
> I'm also eager to see how the commander program works with the Yaesu and
> Jaws.
>
> Thanks,
>
> best 73's,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>
>
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