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Anthony Vece <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 11 Nov 2001 20:41:59 -0500
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I'm not sure.

Anthony

73 DE ANTHONY W2AJV
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2001 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Rig recommendations needed


> 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
> >[log in to unmask]
> >
> >----- 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
> e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> Work e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> Work Tel.  (716) 697-5753
>

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