Hi all, I am not all that familiar with the tm-261.  However, my personal
recommendation would be either the tm-g707 or tm-v708.  I have a tm-g707 and
I really like it.  In addition to announcing the frequency, it will also
announce the memory channel you are using and whether you are in VFO or
memory mode.  The microphone has a keypad that is arranged just like a
touch-tone phone.  The tm-261 might be an ok option if you are just doing
VHF on 2 meters.  However, I am not totally sure how accessible it is.  Does
anyone else have any comments?

Eric

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TOm wrote:
   >Well I have talked to Avery Finn, the guy that handles equipment
   >lones at handihams.
   >He told me that they have a kenwood tm 261 that can be used on vhf,
   >uhf and includes repeater pl tones.
   >Did any of you have or had this moddel? if so, how is it like and
   >what's the qualaty of the model? Meaning, is it good, etc.
I have one in my van, but a 261 is not a vhf and uhf radio.  IT's vhf
only, 2 meters.
sEtting pl tones etc. is difficult on this rig without sighted
assistance.
AS for mine I have to watch it when running mobile as it overheats
easily, but yet my air conditioning doesn't work in my van and I live
in southern Louisiana.



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