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I also think the 897 has a
better receiver. The 706 is not a BAD rig, I am just more demanding for
what
I want to do.

I see

Have you considered PSK-31?

For what use? can you explain?

PSK-31 is a digital mode that works quite well on HF. Most people I have
talked to about it keep their rig throttled down to about 30 watts when in
this mode.