Thanks for the encouragement, Lowell.

If I screw it up, I'll really feel bad, though!  (grin)

Will keep you posted.

73 de KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: installing VGS1 voice chip in Kenwood TMV71A


> 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
>