I've been using the radio for 2 days now and if you can listen for the low beep for default settings and count clicks in some menus, the radio is very easy. Very much like the mobile version, the TM271A. Very user friendly radio. I'm very happy with it.
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From: Gale Conard <[log in to unmask]> 

> Dave, 
> 
> The radio can be set to beep whenever the buttons are pressed, and at 
> certain times when tuning with the tuning-control on top. The beeps change 
> frequency for some indications, but I haven't worked with the menus enough 
> to be able to tell you what the different beeps mean. When I received the 
> radio, I managed to learn how to set the v.f.o. and memory frequencies, and 
> p.l. tones. I don't care about most of the other functions which can be set 
> with the menus. 
> 
> I am sure that, with some practice you could learn to manage most of the 
> menus. 
> 
> 73, 
> Gale 
> 
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