Icom does have a new model to replace the 706. It's the IC-7100, covers UHF/VHF/HF bands. Not sure how long it's been out, but reviews look decent. Heres a lnk.

http://www.gigaparts.com/Product-Lin...m-IC-7100.html

Manufactures change models from time to time, gotta have something new to make some funds on.