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Yes, the TM-D710A is just as accessable as its little brother.
Its a great radio!
73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 3:54 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability


> Is the 710  as accessible?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 6:40 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>
>
>> The TM-D710A has a few more features than its little brother; IE sky
>> command, APRS, packet capability, etc.
>> Both are great radios.
>> I hope that helps you.
>> Best 73
>> Lowell  W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 2:32 AM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>
>>
>>> Which radio is better? or what are the major differences?
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 7:58 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>>
>>>
>>>>I hope you are correct, Tom, I hope it is not my fault.
>>>> When I hear from Kenwood, I'll let you all know what the cause and cure
>>>> may
>>>> be.
>>>> It is a great rig!
>>>> Did you know that the TM-V71a and the TM-D710A are the same radio? 
>>>> Only
>>>> the
>>>> head makes the difference.
>>>> In other words, you could get the TM-D710A head and put it on yours and
>>>> that
>>>> would make the total conversion.
>>>> Probably you already knew  that.
>>>> Best 73.
>>>> Lowell  W8QIY
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 9:12 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>    Sorry to hear about the rig repairs, Lowell.
>>>>>
>>>>> It happens to all of us at one time or another, though, and it is more
>>>>> than
>>>>> likely not related to anything that you might have done.
>>>>>
>>>>> At least you have a back-up, which is always what I try to do as well.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 9:52 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Tom,
>>>>> I don't know why the attachment did not come through, but it did not.
>>>>> Well, I have the Kenwood TM-D710A, and like you, I really do like it!
>>>>> The sad thing is that I just mailed it to Kenwood repair as, for some
>>>>> unknown reason, it has lost its sensitivity.
>>>>> A 60 over 9 signal could not break the squelch.
>>>>> Now that's bad!
>>>>> I have had it for about 1/2 years I think.  I bought as soon as they
>>>>> were
>>>>> released.
>>>>> Anyhow, I'm know I will be glad to get back working correctly.
>>>>> Meanwhile, I will just use the VHF- UHF on the TS-2000.
>>>>> Best 73
>>>>> Lowell  W8QIY
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 8:23 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Lowell:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As far as I know, you still can't send attachments via the list, but
>>>>>> I'll
>>>>>> take your word for it.  (smile)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It would be a profound shame if Kenwood somehow discontinued that
>>>>>> great
>>>>>> radio!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I re-read the original post on the TMV71A list, and it almost seemed
>>>>>> more
>>>>>> like speculation, but I just wanted to be sure.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I certainly didn't mean to cause anyone any panic here.  (grin)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 8:12 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tom and others,
>>>>>> Acording to the Kenwood website, I believe it is still availavle.
>>>>>> See the attachment.
>>>>>> 73
>>>>>> Lowell  W8QIY 

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