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Cleve · 10-23-2014, 08:19 PM

I would suggest the Yaesu 857 as mentioned above, although a good, clean ICOM 706 Mk II G would also be excellent. Also, the antenna is important, especially if you want to operate HF mobile. The old standbys of Hustler mobile whips and bug catchers are good but more alternatives such such as screwdriver antennas are now available. Finally one advantage of the 857, and I believe the 706, is that they will give both FM service for two meters and 440 and single side band for those bands. Hope this helps.

10-23-2014, 08:19 PM	#5
Cleve Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 2	I would suggest the Yaesu 857 as mentioned above, although a good, clean ICOM 706 Mk II G would also be excellent. Also, the antenna is important, especially if you want to operate HF mobile. The old standbys of Hustler mobile whips and bug catchers are good but more alternatives such such as screwdriver antennas are now available. Finally one advantage of the 857, and I believe the 706, is that they will give both FM service for two meters and 440 and single side band for those bands. Hope this helps.