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I know I'm skewing a bit off topic, but I'd appreciate input from my few fellow Yaesu fans.

I want a simple dual band mobile radio for the car. I'd prefer to stick with Yaesu to minimize learning curve, but open to other ideas. Budget is limited. Sub 500 max, preferably sub 400. I'd prefer a true dual band, compatible with APRS / GPS or easily enabled with add ons, compact size, readable screen. Cross band repeat = bonus.

I currently have a Yaesu 857 (shack, go kit) and 817 (as backup). I have a Surface Go tablet that could be mounted in car, and a Digirig, and my cable would work with FT8800/8900.?

New radios

- FT300 (does it all, dual band, GPS TxRx, BT, crossband) ~$475 shipped?
- FT200 (not truly dual band, no GPS Tx w/o dongle?) ~$375 shipped - price is the only appeal here

Used radios
- FT8800 (enable digital modes via Digirig + tablet) ~ $300-400 - I like the clear and simple display and positive reviews
- Another 817 or 857 (+Digirig+tablet) - getting hard to find either for <$650-750, but I could keep looking for a deal
- Jump ship and look for a?kenwood D710?or similar for ~ $400?
- Just use my 817 as mobile and rig it so it can be easily removed from the car

What appeals to you??What do you run??

Thanks for your time. 73

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