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Lowell Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:40:46 -0400
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I'm not up on the current prices; but you could give AES a call and check 
their price.
I have had mine for about 3 1/2 years.
Sorry I can't be of more help!
I know you would like the radio.
Best 73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability


> Thanks.  Do you know how much more they are?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 5:58 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>
>
>> 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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