I have the 707, and I find it a very nice radio, however, if you want to
use a desk mic with it, make sure that who ever fits the voice board also
sets up the radio so that the dim button on it works the voice instead. if
this isn't done, you will have to stick to the standard mic, which has the
voice button, or get some eyes in to set it up for you, as unfortunately
the menu options don't speak.
hope this helps.

Simon


At 04:33 AM 1/7/05, you wrote:
>Hi all, I am a new member on this list and have a question about VHF
>equipment.  My name is Eric Patterson and my call is kb7vfr.  I have been an
>amateur radio operator since 1993.
>         Currently, I have an old FT-470 portable radio, whose battery
> does not
>maintain a charge anymore.  I am looking at getting a new VHF/UHF radio.
>Here are the options I am considering:
>1.  getting a portable such as the Icom IC-t90 or Kenwood TH-f6a.
>2.  getting a mobile unit like the Kenwood Tm-g707.  The advantage to going
>this route is that it might allow me to install a voice synthesizer for
>checking the frequency.  However, because I have no useable vision, I would
>have trouble hooking up the power supply.  Please send recommendations on
>accessible mobile or portable VHF radios and instructions for hooking up
>power supplies.  Thanks in advance.
>
>Eric Patterson