John on the extended 5 year is that supposed to be with Forest River or some other company? I have not tried the Ham Sticks yet but was thinking that would probably be the best with full time traveling, I don't plan on running a lot of power, I have a SG2020 and have been debating between the FT-817D and the 857D. My main reason for considering the 857D is the higher power available on VHF/UHF, on HF I have found the SG2020 to be adequate and have other 100 watt rig also, but nothing good for VHF/UHF SSB. I will set up portable stations as I don't do mobile to much due to decreased hearing and the XYL is not very radio friendly.
take care
Bill/N5CCQ
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