Looks like the Yaesu FTA-750L has been improved. Well worth taking a look at. Plus, as Brian mentioned, they bundle all the things you'll need (headset adapter, alkaline battery pack, DC adapter, etc.) with the radio. Sporty's has improved that situation with their SP-400 so both radios are about the same price with the same accessories. Yaesu is a great name when it comes to HF and other specialized radio equipment so it makes sense their aviation radio would be pretty decent . . . although earlier versions were definitely disliked by everyone who bothered to write a review of their experience. This new version with updated firmware sounds like a good one - and unlike the SP-400, even has a GPS built in. Amazing what you can get for $400 these days.
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