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