Feature rich, and customizable. This is a great choice for someone looking for a 10 meter radio with all the bells and whistles. You get access to all modes, and the radio includes a CTCSS / DCS module to interact with repeaters or communicate more securely. PC programmable with options to set custom favorite channels in the EMG slot, switch between +10 KHz and +5 KHz frequency steps, and allows you to use different microphone types by switching between electret and dynamic mic modes.