Well, thanks for the suggestions, guys. I already have the 245XLT and the
VX-7R and, at this point, I think I am sold on the IC-706 for the final
addition to my portable radio package. I will be selling my R75 and R71 and
my Kenwood 830 real soon and replacing them with the 706 and the backpack
rig - very nice setup. Thanks!


"Thibideaux" wrote in message
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If you wanted to downsize and buy just one radio to meet all of your
needs -
SWLing, AM/FM, vhf/uhf receiver, and amateur radio transmitting (all
bands) - portability and ease of operation in emergency situations - what
radio would you buy?