[Icom] IC-706MKiiG vs. FT-100D

[John L Merrill]

Yaesu/Vertex is having is having reliability/quaulity control problems 
particularly with the MkV and 100D. You might want to go to www.eham.net 
  and read some of the reviews from users. The 100d is probably a better 
radio when it works.

John N1JM

Tim Gajewski, KU4IY wrote:
> Hello Everybody,
>             I am thinking about purchasing either an Icom IC-706MKiiG or
> a Yeasu FT-100D.  I have read through the specs for both of them and
> they are pretty much equal.  I will be using this radio primarily on 144
> & 440 bands for voice and packet.  However, it will also be a backup to
> my Icom IC-756 and for emergency communications.  I have had an IC-706
> (original version) in the past and know what to expect for operation.
> What are the differences, besides the nearly $100 price difference?
>  
> Thanks and 73,
> Tim KU4IY
> 
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