The Icom IC-7700 is my backup HF rig and my primary rig for 6 meter operation. The IC-7700 covers 160 meters to 6 meters and is capable of 200 watts output. I utilize an Advanced Receiver Research LNA (low noise amplifier) in the RX antenna path when I operate the IC-7700 on 6 meters to enhance its noise figure. The 200 watt output is sometimes useful on HF (or 6 meters) when I am operating under marginal conditions. For the digital modes, I utilize a (modified) Signalink USB external sound card with this radio. The IC-7700 includes an internal power supply which is convenient, but which pushes the weight of the radio to over 50 pounds.