Well, Martin, I use mine in my Semi truck, getting beat up by the
Arkansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Arizona, and California
roads all the time as I roll on delivering freight. It's never let me
down once. One comment, though, if you plan on using it while rolling,
the narrow SSB filter is almost a MUST. Makes listening through the
"tire static" (yes, it really does exist. I have proof.) much easier.

73 de AI8W, Chris

Martin wrote:

I'd appreciate any comments, pro and con, from actual users of the
IC-706MKIIG. Performance, reliability, service problems, etc.

As it's described it seems to have features I'd like and need: small size,
both HF and VHF, and a reasonable power level. Any suggestions as to other
rigs with similar features would be appreciated also.

Marty K1FHR

sideband wrote in message Makes listening through the
"tire static" (yes, it really does exist. I have proof.) much easier.

73 de AI8W, Chris

Yes it does exist. I bet the greater bulk of the noise I get at road
speeds is tire static. If I stop, even with the engine running, it's
pretty quiet. But at highway speeds, my noise will jump up a good bit.
I've heard of various cures, ranging from anti-static powder in the
tires, to springs you insert in the wheel bearing caps to make a
better electrical connection across the bearings I presume. I've never
bothered trying any of them yet. I just turn on the NB... MK