I suppose I understand why they wouldn't do it but the TS-2000 is actually 
very easy to put it in, I did mine myself, I'm sure they could have done it 
for you in about 3 minutes. If I was to do another one, I could do it that 
fast.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Minor" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: another point of info on the TMV71A


> Hi Tom.
>
> R and L lost a big order from me, precisely because they told me they
> wouldn't install the speech chip into a TS-2000.  I called Ham Radio 
> Outlet,
> and it turned out to be a cheaper deal from them, and they installed the
> speech chip in both the 2000 and the TM-v71A.
>
> Just for your information.
>
> 73
> Kevin Minor, N8EGA
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