Thanks, John.

Well, if what you say is correct, than a memory group will be my plan B.

Again, I thought the TMV71A manual was rather confusing regarding the 
purpose of the programmable memories, which is why I posted the topic on the 
list last night.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 6:06 AM
Subject: Re: programmable memories (PM) channels for TMV71A


If they're the same as the programmable memory channels on the TMG707A,
you're better off with the memory group, I found the programmable memory
channels on that to be a complete waste unless you have daytime settings and
night time settings, that more deals with settings than frequencies, if it's
the same as the TMG707A.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 11:13 PM
Subject: programmable memories (PM) channels for TMV71A


> Hi, all.
>
> Well, it looks like it may be time for me to get into another as yet
> un-explored dimension of the TMV71A.  The dimension involves the
> programmable memory channels.
>
> I don't think the manual is very clear on this aspect of the rig's
> functioning, and I'm not quite sure I get the concept.
>
> I'll ask a few questions here, and would appreciate it if you guys could
> teach me what I need to know. ... I just don't want to mess things up the
> way I have them as I explore this new arena.
>
> Here are my questions:
>
> 1.  How many frequencies can you store in each PM channel?  Can you only
> store one in each VFO, or can you store multiple repeaters and
> frequencies?
> I was hoping to set up a programmable memory channel for the various
> skywarn
> frequencies that are used in the Greater Denver area and surrounding
> counties.  Right now, there are nine such frequencies, consisting of both
> primary and secondary VHF and UHF repeaters, as well as a 440 simplex
> frequency for "car to car" communication.  Perhaps the programmable memory
> channel function won't be useful for this, and maybe I'd be better off
> just
> creating a skywarn memory group.
>
> 2.  In the manual, it says that, before you start setting up the
> programmable memory channels, you have to be sure the microphone control
> is
> off.  I can't find a way to turn the mic control off in any of the menus.
>
> 3.  What have you guys found the programmable memory channels to be most
> useful for?
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ