Glad it gets great reviews, there really arent many SAT radios out there and the new IC-9100 hasnt even been released yet.
There were only two real choices the FT-847 or the TS-2000. The TS-2000 has the birdie problem on 2 of the more popular SAT's right in the middle of the RX Freq spread.
I couldnt find many FT-847's for sale, there are a few on QTH but no one ever replied to my e-mails, then I posted a wanted ad and had a guy respond. Radio looks like its in Great shape, he is the original owner and it has a couple of filter options in it, price was right in the ball park with all the others. I just saw one go for $1275 on E-bay which seemed a bit high so I am very happy with my deal.
I will get more pictures up when it gets here, maybe Thursday or Friday since today is a holiday.