I have a 706mkiig in my mobile. I like it, but the ic-7000 sure would be nice. I can't seem to understand how the price on the 706 kept going up and up. When I bought mine, they were only slightly more than the Yaesu 857d. I like the size of the display and also think that the settings and menu functions are a bit easier to use while mobile than the 857d (I had one of those, too). I've used the 7000 and knew that it would only be a matter of time before it would replace the 706 line. But man, it's hard to justify spending the cash that they want for that radio when you already have one that works well. And it's not just the radio...I would have to replace my linear amp interface, my tuner plug (for the screwdriver) and my PC interface. It adds up pretty quick. If they had made those components interchangeable between the two, I would be inclined to think about selling the 706, but it just doesn't make sense for me.