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Bjarke M. Christensen Bjarke M. Christensen is offline
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Default FT-857 vs 706 MkII ?

Quite need that the frontpanel on the 706mkiig is detachable. Makes it
easier to install at your nav station.

Bjarke


"Steve" wrote in message
oups.com...
Is there anything to choose between these two sets for use on a boat
on both ham and marine bands (after appropriate doctoring) ? I am
inclining to the Yaesu, but largely because my main set in the FT-897
and I like it.

I am a bit surprised by the advice to add an SSB filter and DSP to the
Yaesu, that adds a lot to the price. How do the base sets compare?

Thanks