I also use a 706 which is backed up by my FT-100D The 706 is a GREAT radio! Bruce WA4GCH, SMIRK# 70, OOTC#4389, QCWA, And life member ARRL On 6 since 66 ..... http://www.qrz.com/wa4gch __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com