Hi John. Please read my IC-756Pro/Pro II User review for a description of my operational experience with both radios. I found the performance improvements in the Pro2 to be well worth the additional money. http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/ic756pro_notes.html Cheers for now, 73, Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ Scanned by WinProxy http://www.Ositis.com/