This review actually covers the FT23R (2m), FT33R (220), and FT73 (440) radios; I've owned each and have first-hand experience. I've owned the FT23 for 3 years. LIKES: All radios are small, but have a solid, hefty feeling to them. This is because the PCB is encased in a zinc-alloy frame. I like this most because my radios get a lot of use and sometimes get banged around. They are easy to use and the FT23 is easily modified for out-of-band. They are extremely reliable and have excellent transmit audio and a wide range of accessories (which will be available for a long time since they also fit the FT411/470 series) DISLIKES: My biggest dislike is that the LOCK function locks the keyboard, but not the freq. knob on top. I've accidently changed frequency when I thought the radio was locked. Some folks didn't like the absence of a dial light, but I've seldom missed it. My pet peeve is that Yaesu sells the belt-clip separate....like offering tires as an option for a car! PROBLEMS: I haven't had a single problem in 3 years! WOULD I BUY ANOTHER: I have bought 3! IS THERE A BETTER RADIO FOR THE $: NO WAY! I could never figure out how ICOM could sell IC2ATs for only a few bucks less than the FT23. It is rugged, feature-rich, has excellent accessories, and is inexpensive. Although new ones may not be available for too long, these will be excellent used buys. 73, KC9C