tnx for the list -
but the last time I had a low band rig was a HT40 and HQ-110
I really like the idea of small size, along with some 2m capability

What are the general comments about these rigs, and prices

tnx - Phil - WA9TKA

They all work and the differences are minor.
Some good buys:
Kenwood TS-120, 130, 140, TS-430 or TS-440
Icom IC-703, IC-735, 725, IC-706, IC-751
Yaesu FT-817, FT-100, FT-747, 757