The 718 is a good radio, But my choice (if your eye sight is good) would be the 857-D , I would also suggest a matching remote tuner for those times you can get a long wire strung out .
The Yaesu FT-450 D is what is currently installed in our class A and does a great job.
Antennas, what ever works for your application , I have a Tarheel 2 on the "A" on a fold over bracket and a second coax run to a remote tuner, both work well.
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