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Originally Posted by fairbank56  If your into ham radio, the 802 is much easier to use on the ham bands. The 710 will work on the ham bands but must be programmed via Icom's field programming software make it "easier" to use on them. The 802 does not have a "removable control head". It does not attach to the transceiver directly so it is simply a remote control head that is connected to the transceiver via a single cable.
Eric |
Definitely agree with Eric. Programming new frequencies into a spare user slot is much easier on the M802. The 710 requires that you enter them separately for both receive & transmit as you would for duplex, & it's not so easy to do anyway.
M802 can be toggled between open HAM & marine (fixed frequency) modes by pressing & holding "2", "MODE" & "TX" buttons then turning on radio.
The AT-140 tuner recommended for the 802 has female PL259 on flying lead for easy antenna hook-up.
Regards