Jim,  I do have a set of speakers from radio shack I have had from some time. there is one plug that goes in  a jack. Then the power cord goes to the electric. you can turn the speakers on the off. Can I use this? They are good speakers. 

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> On Mar 17, 2014, at 11:44 PM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi Linda, the radio has a fairly loud speaker, but considering 
> your hearing requirements, you may want to explore getting 
> another external speaker.  Hard to say what would work best for 
> you.  I think you should just give it some time, see how the rig 
> sounds then, if you need something else go for it when you can.  
> Personally, I connect my rig to an external speaker here in my 
> shack.  73, Jim WA6EKS
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Linda C Knight <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 22:55:31 -0400
> Subject: one important re: the TMV71a
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I just thought of something.
> 
> Do i really need external speakers for the radio?
> 
> Or is the speech loud enough to hear.
> 
> I just don=92t to spend money on speakers.
> and for later on, what kind of speakers.
> 
> Thanks
> Hugs and 73
> Linda C.  Knight with Shirley
> Ham Radio Operator CallSign: KK4HRG
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