hi,

What frequency to frequency end does the tm 261 support? meaning, 2 meters
is like 140 mhz. And, does it only support 2 meters? Since handihams told me
that it's a uhf / vhf transceiver. But now I cant take my order back ; avery
has sent the form out for the equipment lone request form... So, to late.

73:
tomi
kd8bwf


----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Patterson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 4:40 PM
Subject: Re: getting a new radio


> Hi all, I am not all that familiar with the tm-261.  However, my personal
> recommendation would be either the tm-g707 or tm-v708.  I have a tm-g707
> and
> I really like it.  In addition to announcing the frequency, it will also
> announce the memory channel you are using and whether you are in VFO or
> memory mode.  The microphone has a keypad that is arranged just like a
> touch-tone phone.  The tm-261 might be an ok option if you are just doing
> VHF on 2 meters.  However, I am not totally sure how accessible it is.
> Does
> anyone else have any comments?
>
> Eric
>
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> TOm wrote:
>   >Well I have talked to Avery Finn, the guy that handles equipment
>   >lones at handihams.
>   >He told me that they have a kenwood tm 261 that can be used on vhf,
>   >uhf and includes repeater pl tones.
>   >Did any of you have or had this moddel? if so, how is it like and
>   >what's the qualaty of the model? Meaning, is it good, etc.
> I have one in my van, but a 261 is not a vhf and uhf radio.  IT's vhf
> only, 2 meters.
> sEtting pl tones etc. is difficult on this rig without sighted
> assistance.
> AS for mine I have to watch it when running mobile as it overheats
> easily, but yet my air conditioning doesn't work in my van and I live
> in southern Louisiana.
>
>
>
> Richard Webb
>
> Electric Spider Productions
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