Pat, I'm working my way slowly, but surely, through the key menu structures and eventually menu settings. The Millennium QSYer that John builds makes it a million times easier to operate but this radio does things I will never learn because I'll never use that aspect of the radio itself. The QSYer is more than cool with it being able to trigger the voice synthesizer built into the radio upon demand or to send CW to you for certain key functions such as the frequency and the like. Additionally the QSYer will allow you to change modes, although that is less of a problem with the push button keys on the face of the radio, but it is nice not to always be feeling around and trying to find the right button to push. Splitting the VFOes and setting separate frequencies from the keypad is very helpful, too, and can be done quickly. Phil. K0NX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Gormley" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:28 PM Subject: I hope the 7000 is easier than the 706 > I hope the 7000 is easier than the 706. I operated one on field day and = > got lost in the menus despite the presence of the ut102 voice = > synthesizer. > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.1/1781 - Release Date: 11/11/08 8:59 AM > >