Yes, AM/FM local radio recieve, tri-band transmit (2m, 440, hf), vhf/uhf
receive (preferably 800 mhz as well) shortwave broadcast reception, and wx
etc...I am liking the Yaesu VX-7R - it has everything except hf transmit.
The 706 looks great but does it rec local am/fm?

My goal is to downsize my desk (mucho radios) to be able to take my stuff in
one case or backpack if I have to evacuate all of a sudden. Had that happen
once in a hurricane and it was not a good feeling having to leave my best
radios behind. I said 'one radio' which would be nice, but being practical,
I would take more than one if I had to leave my homestead - couldn't live
without the trunktracker, of course. And, as of yet, I don't see anyone
coming out with a King Tut radio that does it all, so I would downsize to
just what would be comfortable enough to carry. I am also liking the
backpack system for the 706...very portable and versatile. Thanks for the
comments...'


"Gary" wrote in message
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"Stephen M.H. Lawrence" wrote in message
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"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?


The ICOM 706 MkIIG.

Right here, dude:

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/3450.html

73,

Steve Lawrence
KA0PMD

Nice, but doesn't fit his needs as he said AM/FM also, and I assume he
means the broadcast MW and FM bands.