[Yaesu] Have to pass on the FT-897

[KD7JYK DM09]

I've been drooling over an FT-897 for a mobile rig since they came out.

Unfortunately, since is is NOT a radio with a remote head, it just won't
quite work with my new vehicle.

There is more than enough room for the rig in the cab, but I would have to
take my eyes too far off the road to use it looking towards my knees.

As much as I dislike the green screen\buttons of the Icom IC-706MKIIg, I can
mount the head on the dashboard near the heater controls.

I may tear into the head of my old 706MKII and see if I can change the
backlighting and see if I can change a new MKIIg.

Thanks for all the info\input!

Kurt