I have been trying to figure out why Kenwood seems to make all of 
their radios with the speech output option.  How did that become 
incorporated in the company policy? Why don't Yaesu, and Icom do 
the same thing? I for one, am happy to pay for a speech module 
that makes the rig quite usable.  I have three Kenwood rigs 
because of this feature.  73, Jim WA6EKS

----- Original Message -----
From: Doug and Sheilla Emerson <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:15:50 -0700
Subject: Re: i did it.

Linda, you'll find that the Kenwood tmv71a is a very easy radio 
to program
and operate.  Once you get it up and running, you'll ask 
yourself, "how did I
get along without it." I very much enjoy mine.  More companys 
should make
radios like that.  Enjoy your new ham gear.  God bless.  Doug, 
N6NFF

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda C.  Knight
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:05 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
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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