it was out up to about 6 months ago when it was replaced by the 271.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Patterson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: getting a new radio


I checked on the Ham Radio Outlet's web site.  They don't even have the
tm-261 listed in their catalog.  My guess is that the 261 might be an older
radio that was produced in the early 90's.  Is anyone else familiar with
this unit?  Have you been successful at using it?  Thanks again.

Eric

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
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Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 6:21 PM
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Subject: Re: getting a new radio


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]>
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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
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:13 PM
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> Message-Id:
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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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>