Hi Tom;

I've always had good luck with VA.

And, my friends have used them and, they have no complaints either.

73 De Anthony W2AJV
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: T Behler 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 11:03 AM
  Subject: recommendations needed for best Kenwood repair facility


  Hi, all.

  As you may recall, one of my Kenwood TMV7A's bit the dust last week, when I 
  was serving as net control for a week-long bicycle tour across the State of 
  Michigan.  Basically, the finals went out on the rig, and need to be 
  replaced.

  My immediate solution to the problem is to order a new Kenwood TMV71A, which 
  should be arriving within the next week or so.

  However, in the long term, I'd like to get the old TMV7A repaired and the 
  finals replaced if for no other reason than to have an available back-up 
  rig.

  I know this will generate a lot of discussion and differing opinions, but 
  what is the best place to send the TMV7A for repairs like I'm suggesting?

  I live in west-central lower Michigan.

  And, in general, what do you think I might be looking at in cost for 
  replacement of the TMV7A finals?

  I know the finals are gone because I get a very scratchy signal report on 
  our local repeater with a good antenna, no matter what power level I use. 
  Seems the radio is putting out only a couple of watts.

  73 and thanks as always from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ