Well, radio set up, some initial settings for audio tx might be fine tuned, digital modes working WSJT-X, running 50 watts in digital, radio stays cold.
Yes did he testing of the receiver and all noise fighting tools and it is good.
The FT 991 A wasn't bad either, but this is another step up, certainly here in the E.U. where wall to wall signals are more he norm as exception.
Separating an weak station from between 2 strong ones is exceptional.
2 amps in receive so taking it out on battery you might do a rethink.
screen fantastic, crisp, clear nothing to complain on.
Bit bigger as my IC 9700 though.
Well build, quality shines off he knobs, front and build.
Few niggles as with all transceivers, some buttons close to he vfo knob, gets used to that...