I'm always finding good deals or being given sometimes radios more because 
of the narrow band conversion. I have boxes and boxes of VHF and UHF radios 
because of that. Ham radio isn't going narrow band, not in a big hurry 
anyway, we'll be forced there in a while, so a lot of these radios are 
finding their way to some local hams starting out, my station most of what I 
use on VHF now I use commercial equipment and very much prefer it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 2:16 PM
Subject: Re: anyone know what the current draw is for TMV7A on high power?


>    Interesting idea, Pat.
>
> I'll keep my ears open for one.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "PATRICK GORMLEY" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 2:15 PM
> Subject: Re: anyone know what the current draw is for TMV7A on high power?
>
>
>>I think the tmv71a draws about 10 to 12 amps on transmit so your rs35
>>should
>> be able to hadle it.  What might be a better idea is to acquire a
>> 6-channel
>> Motorola which a lot of dealers are getting rid of because they aren't
>> apco25 compatible and use that radio and an omni at a different location
>> on
>> the tower for packet operations.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 10:36 AM
>> Subject: anyone know what the current draw is for TMV7A on high power?
>>
>>
>>> Hi, all.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know what the old Kenwood TMV7A draws in terms of amperage
>>> when
>>> transmitting on high power?
>>>
>>> I looked on icanworkthisthing.com, but the manual there omits the
>>> specifications section.
>>>
>>> I would suspect the current draw on high power is about 12 or 13 amps,
>>> but
>>> am not totally sure.
>>>
>>> I'm getting packet radio set up here, and am trying to decide whether I
>>> can
>>> use the 7A for packet with my RS35 power supply, and the rigrunner, or
>>> whether I need to give the old 7A it's own separate power supply.
>>>
>>> Currently, my rig runner and Astron RS35 powers my TS590 and my TMV71A,
>>> plus
>>> a few accessories, but obviously, everything is not operating at the 
>>> same
>>> time.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>