Bob,

 From what you describe, I think the Kenwood TMg707A will work well for
you.  It's dual band, has a detachable control head for which Kenwood makes
an accessory cable, is quite accessible with the speech board, and can be
modified for expanded receive coverage.  It will not monitor both bands
simultaneously, but you didn't indicate that this was important to you.  I
have owned this radio for almost three years, and have been quite happy
with it.

Steve

On Tuesday 6/28/05 10:55 Bob -- KA5ETA wrote:
>I am needing to buy a new radio and there are a few things that I am really
>wanting.  I thought some of you all might be able to help me.
>First I guess you will need to know what frequency I want to use the radio
>for.
>1.  duel band VHF and UHF.
>2.  I would like for it to be totally accessible (I know I will have to buy
>a speech board).
>3.  I will need to be able to mount the RF deck some where other than up
>front.
>4.  If possible I would like to have expanded RCV on both bands.
>
>I think that is about everything that I have to have, anything else I think
>I can put up with.
>Thanks for all comments.
>
>Bob - KA5ETA
>Echolink Node 28599
>442.150-R Repeater