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[KB1GZE at aol.com]

  Ben as an overview I run this radio and find that it is a great radio 
overall. About a year ago the communications center I work for got a federal grant 
to install some ham equipment (1500 dollars to be exact). I and the EM 
director did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that the 857D offered the 
most bang for the buck (including 100 watts on six). I was so impressed with 
the features and ease of use (for a menu driven radio) that I also bought one, 
selling my ft100D (the radio the 857D replaced). It is comparable to the Icom 
706mkllg, and for much less money (at AES for example the Icom is 899.00 and 
the 857D is currently 699.00). I get good signal reports on 6 meter (the area 
mine sees the most use, I have an FT101 for HF) as well as 2/440. It also has a 
cool display that has 16 color choices. If you have a specific questions feel 
free to email me direct.

Al
k1hpd
k1hpd at aol.com