I've had both the original 706 and have had the MKIIG since 2001 and the
MKIIG is a great radio. I use it as my base radio. I love the radio, but the
only thing it doesn't have going is the ability to be programmed by PC. At
least I have yet to find a decent program for it.
There is much better software available for the Yaesu radio's. It makes it a
lot easier to program all the channels, if you're using for other than HF. I
use it for all the bands, so PC programming would be nice.
But like it just the same.
That's my 2 cents worth.

Lou