[SixClub] 706

[N1OFZ]

I owned a 706 for a short time.  While it is a nice radio, I found it  
not to work well for serious contesting.  I used it for one of the  
VHF contests and 1/2 way through my eyes were fatigued from looking  
at the small display and the small tuning knob made my hand cramp.  I  
ended up getting an FT-847 which suited my particular needs better  
(larger display, bigger tuning knob, separate ports for hf/6/2/.70,  
etc).  I highly recommend the FT-847 though it does cost a little  
more.  I got mine a couple years ago when Yaesu had the holiday  
coupon for about $1000.

Dana
N1OFZ

On Nov 21, 2005, at 2:50 PM, Ben Ramler wrote:

> Who on the list uses the 706MKIIG for VHF/UHF work? Is
> that radio worth getting. Right now I'm still looking
> at the 2000. All my operation mainly will be from home
> some outside of the home
>
> 73,
>
> Ben K0BLR