The TM-V7A has been out of production a lot longer than the TMG707. I have 
the 707 and love it. Hard to bet against the 707.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Santello" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 3:30 PM
Subject: Most accessible Kenwood Mobile Dual Band?


> Hi Guys,
>
>   Sorry if this is a topic that has already been beat to death here.
> I've talked with a friend who owns a TM-G707A and he loves it. He
> claims it is extremely  accessible even to the point of menu and PL
> tone setting. Says he has no problem being able to fully use this
> radio without sight and wouldn't even consider anything else. I know
> these are no longer in production and have limitations such as no
> cross band repeat function. Is this still the best mobile rig to get
> or not? I've seen some discussion about the newer TM-V7A and wonder
> if that is as accessible at the TM-G707A? I know there are issues
> with the display on the V7A but of course, that is not a concern to
> me. Also seen some of these radios sell a bit cheaper because of the
> problem so that makes it a good buy in some cases. But is it truely
> as accessible as the 707A? Should the TM-707A not even be considered
> when a TM-V7A is available? And of course, the brand new TM-V71A is
> out and I am wondering how this new radio stacks up against the
> others as far as accessibility goes. Can the menus and PL tone and
> other features be utilized without sight? At about double the cost of
> one of the older used rigs, is it worth the additional cost.
> Especially if the new features it offers are not usable?
>
> Thanks for any thoughts or suggestions,
> --rob--