Does the TM-G707 allow you to crossband?
73, Lou K2LKK


At 10:20 PM 11/10/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi Don;
>
>I've been a ham for nine years or so.  I am probably an infant compared to a
>lot of people on this list and, I say that with all the respect I have.
>
>Anyway, I have found that KENWOOD equipment is about the best in the hobby.
>
>It is more than user friendly for a blind ham like myself and, the
>selectivity and sensitivity suits my purposes just fine.
>
>Also, the transmit audio is great.  I believe it to be studio or, broadcast
>quality.
>
>For these reasons, I would recommend the KENWODD TM-V7A.  This radio,
>commonly known as the blue-faced KENWOOD will let you monitor both bands at
>the same time and you could also use crossband repeat.
>
>A companion alternative is the TH-G707A.  This radio is also a dual-bander
>however, you cannot monitor both bands at the same time.  However, they both
>have tone encode and decode and they will scan for PL tones as well.
>
>They both use the VS3 voice chip.  The TM-G707A I understand will read out
>the pl tones.
>
>However, if you get the cloning cable you could input all your information
>and the software is user friendly with JAWS.
>
>I own the TM-V7A and I am quite happy with its performance.
>
>If I could be of any further assistance, please let me know.
>
>73 DE ANTHONY W2AJV
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Donald L. Roberts" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 8:49 PM
>Subject: Rig recommendations needed
>
>
> >         Hello,
> >
> > My Kenwood 2550 2-meter rig may not be dead; however, it is certainly
>moribund.  Therefore, I may soon be looking for a rig and need
>recommendations.  I
> > don't have the bucks for a new one, at least that's what my wife says; so,
>in lieu of that, please could someone suggest something in the way of a 2
>and 440
> > base or mobile rig with an available speech module.  One feature that I
>really want is tone squelch for both encoding and decoding.  I wish I had
>something
> > which would cross band but think such is likely out of my price range.  I
>apologize if I haven't verbalized what I am looking for very well.  Thanks
>in advance for
> > any ideas.
> >
> > Don Roberts
> >

Louis (Kim) Kline, A.R.S.  K2LKK
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