Message-Id: <[log in to unmask]> Bob wrote: >The Kenwood 7400 was one of the first two meter transceivers to >come out that was not crystal controlled. >The radio is accessible as you control the frequency with rotary >switches. The rig came out in 1976. >You could add a P L encoder deck but at that time most of the >repeaters especially in Wisconsin did not have P L. IF I remember right a company called COmspec makes a tone encoder board which a friend can probably help you install. I actually like that radio. IF a lot of repeaters in your neck of the woods use the same pl tone it's worth your while to get one of those comspec boards. NO memories, no bells & whistles but a decent basic radio. I had one in my van for a long time until it died. 73 de nf5b Richard WEbb, Electric SPider Productions, Eads Tennessee a good captain is hoisting his first drink in a bar when the storm hits