Eric:

Yes, the Kenwood TMV7A can be programmed with memory programming software 
from the Kenwood web site.

However, to enter the data into the radio, you need a programming interface 
cable to go between the rig and your computer.

This cable is still available, so far as I know, since I just bought a 
replacement about 8 months ago.

If you want a more modern and even more accessible radio, the TMV71A would 
be my best suggestion.  That too has programming software available, 
although you'd need a separate interface cable for that rig too.

It all depends upon how much money you have, and how comfortable you feel 
with the older TMV7A.

I personally find the TMV7A to be amazingly accessible, for a rig that was 
in its hey-day about 8 to 10 years ago.  In fact, I have three of them, and 
use them in various places for various reasons.  However, the TMV71A is even 
more accessible, if you have the bucks to get one.  I have 1 TMV71A now, and 
my long-term goal is ultimately to replace my TMV7A's with TMV71A's, but, 
since that involves quite a chunk of change, it'll be a long time in coming.

Hope this helps at least a little.

73 from Tom Behler:  Kb8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 6:15 PM
Subject: Kenwood tmv7a


> Hello listers,
> I own a Kenwood tmv7a that I haven't used in a few years.
>
> Can this radio be programmed via computer software?
>
> If not is there a more modern and accessible Kenwood I should consider =
> for 2 meters and 440?
>
> I had a speech board put into that rig but none the less I never found =
> it user friendly.
>
> As I recall I had to get sighted help to set pl tones.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>
>