I'm actually going to get a couple more of the TM271A's, 1 more for 
backup/go kit/what ever needs it and I'm looking for a new packet radio 
because what I'm using now isn't long for this world and I might just buy 
another one for that, I'd rather get something cheaper like the ADI one or 
something but I might just spring for that, I mean, if I get out of packet 
just plug the mic in and I have 1 of the best 2 meter FM radios I've ever 
had sitting right there.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frederick" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood 271a, was ICOM 2720!!!


Hi

    I have an Icom that is about 5 years old.  It is almost totally in
accessible.  I have thought of getting a different rig for 2 meters but I
spend my cash other places.  At least my Kenwood HF rig is accessible.
                    God bless,
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Webb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood 271a, was ICOM 2720!!!


> Message-Id:
> <[log in to unmask]>
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> jOhn wrote:
>   >no 2 m mobile is made better than the Kenwood TM-271A on the market
>   >today or as long as I've been a ham. The thing is solid and a
>   >workhorse besides for a lot of people I know that have them, I
>   >recommend them to anyone. -----
> NOt familiar with this one.  Hope it's better than my 261a I
> have in my van.  INaccessible in any sense of the word, no
> way to independently (without sighted assistance) set ctcss
> tone etc.  rEal pain in the backside.
>
> Mine also has a problem with transmit whenever it gets warm.
>
> It'd take that Icom 2720 over it, at least it worked.
>
> Btw the internal speakers on the 2720 weren't great as
> mentioned by another poster.  I provided them a couple of
> those little radio shack mobile speakers for it, one for
> each side.  THat improved the receive audio 100 percent.
>
>
>
> Richard WEbb,
> Electric SPider Productions,
> Eads Tennessee
>
>