Tom, it's a piece of cake!
I did it in my TM-D710A myself.
If I can, anybody can!
73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:13 PM
Subject: installing VGS1 voice chip in Kenwood TMV71A


> Hi, all.
>
> Well, I bought another Kenwood TMV71A at Dayton this past week-end, along
> with the VGS1 voice chip.
>
> The stuff was ordered through AES, and should be arriving at the home QTH
> within the next few days.
>
> I don't know if I'm getting braver or more cavalier in my old age, but I 
> was
> wondering if anyone on the list has managed to install the VGS1 voice chip
> independently, and how you did it.
>
> I can get sighted assistance if needed, but I'm kind of interested in 
> trying
> it myself, as long as that wouldn't be too risky or foolish.
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ