Yes the tmv71 is absolutely worth it.  If you don't have the cash right now, 
save up and get it somehow, because you definitely will never regret it.
73,
Chris, w8cjs
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:20 PM
Subject: TN V71 rig


>    I am kinda wanting to work up this into my near future.  Yuh know, men
> and their toys.  LOL
>
>    Here is what I want to do.  Knowing that CW is no longer a requirement,
> I still want to learn it and even use it.  I may also try to get General
> later on this year.
>
>    With that in mind, is the TN V71 rasio with speech added still a good
> choice?  If it is, what else do I want to buy when I order this rig?
> Someone here is using the Diamond X200 antenna in his attic.  I have room
> for it in my room with high celiing.   Can I just stand it in a corner? 
> Is
> its cost worth it?
>
>    What other antennas might I consider?  I cannot mount one outside, no
> place for it at all.  I do plan to get a mag mount for my HT and put that 
> on
> the filing cabinet, and take it on long road trips.  But the X200 would be
> for the shack.
>
>    The product information is sparse so not sure if a power supply would 
> be
> needed?  A programming cable of course.  A paddle?
>
>    Its still not clear what I need to learn code with.  How does one
> practice keying?  Is it done on the computer so it gives you feedback on
> your accuracy and speed?
>
>    There you have it.  With spring on the way, I may actually not do that
> much as I would in winter.  But next winter is too far off.  LOL
>
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