XIEGU X6200 or ICOM IC-705 ? 

I really enjoy your channel because of your passion for the Xiegu products, I find them to be incredible products for what they are, and the price points are generally right where my wallet likes to shop. Well done sir...

Radiooddity has them in stock for £637.78, which seems a far more sensible price than £799.

I guess it all depends on whether you want something which is guaranteed to work out of the box, or something which you know will not deliver what it promises - even after several FW updates. And as sure as eggs are eggs, not everything will get fixed before the X6300 is launched. Just my opinion.

There are tradeoffs everywhere in life. Same with the 705 vs the 6200. I'm counting on you getting a 6200 and giving it a thorough review.

Sometimes one might worry if it is still a hobby or if it would be better to buy a starlink terminal right away.

The issue is that I’m not sure the improvement over the x6100 justifies a $200 price increase. Especially because there are some amazing radios in that price range such as the FT-710 or the IC-7300. (I know they aren’t the same in portability but it should be noted)

The IC705 has also VHF and UHF

No question, the IC705 over the x6100/x6200.

The premise is weak in the us. The 705 can be had for 1k. The x6200 listed at 800.