The TM V71 has a built in echolink interface that has direct in, and out
audio from the radio, as well as either vox or PTT functions through a port
on the back.
This eliminates the needs for a separate external echolink interface to key
the radio and to get audio from the radio to the PC.
I guess someone who owns the rig could let us know weather the echolink
interface uses 1/8 inch jacks or a serial port.
I would also guess that the rig has functions such as adjustable tx tails,
more advanced timers, possibly use of the built in voice recorder to send
messages over echolink and vox sensativity for the echolink interface.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:55 AM
Subject: some price clarifications on TMV71A and accessories, plus echo-link
question
> Hi, all.
>
> I just got off the phone with the folks from R and L Electronics, and
found
> out the following things about the various accessory cables for the
TMV71A.
> The PG5G programming cable goes for approximately $32, but is not part of
> the PC cable bundle we mentioned yesterday. The PC cable bundle consists
of
> the PG5A data cable, and the PG5H PC interface cable, and apparently runs
> for approximately $55.
> The sales guy I talked to wasn't exactly sure what each of the PC cables
> does, but I would suspect that the data cable is for packet, APRS, etc.,
> while the PC interface cable is for the echo-link interface.
>
> And, this brings up a question:
>
> How does the echo-link interface that is built into the radio work? In
> other words, what is the difference between the TMV71A, and say the TMV7A
> when it comes to working with echo-link? Relatedly, what's the advantage
of
> the built-in echo-link interface that the TMV71A apparently contains?
>
> I'm trying to decide whether to buy the PC interface bundle, but hate to
> spend the extra $55 if I won't really use it.
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
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