Hey Linda, good luck with the 71A.  I have owned the TMV71A for almost four 
years and love it.  You won't interfere with your crabby old neighbors and 
you will have a blast with your new rig.  Keep in mind that  the rig  is 
unusable for a totally blind person without the VGS1 so I hope they are 
installing the chip for you.  I put it in my rig which was not nearly as 
difficult as putting it in the TS480 but if you don't feel comfortable doing 
stuff like that, I hope the vendor will, or is doing that for you.  Best 73, 
Jim WA6EKS


-----Original Message----- 
From: Linda C. Knight
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:05 AM
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Subject: i did it.





Hi all,



First, I want to thank this list for all of your imput.



I just spoke to scott at universal radio and bought a nice rig for $604 and
change.



I bought the Kenwood TMV71A with an antenna and the VGS1 and power supply
that was recommended.



I won't mind telling you I am sort of nervous-as my experience with the 2
meter even with mag mount was not a good one as like I said, I live in a
condo complex.



So hold my hand please as I wait for my mobile/base unit.



Smile.

Hugs and 73

Linda C. Knight & shirley

CallSign: kk4hrg

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