is the 742 not also an ssb rig as well?
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: FS Kenwood tm-v7a with vs3


> On Oct 25, 2005, at 10:55 AM, Anthony Vece wrote:
>
> > Hi Brian;
>
> I'm not Brian, and I don't play him on TV. Still, maybe I got here
> first to answer this :)
> >
> > What are the differences between the 742 and the TM-V7A?
>
> The V7 is a newer (i.e. more recent0 model. This V7 takes the speech
> board and the 742 does not. I understand that you can get a freq
> readout of sorts by having the radio play back a series of tones to
> tell you your frequency. The 742 has one great advantage: you can put
> in a third band module, thus making it (surprise) a triband rig.
> Modules are available for 10 meter FM (I think), 6 meters, 220
> megacycles, and 1.2 gigacycles.
> >
> > Are they both true dual-banders?
>
> Yes, unless your 742 is configured as a tribander.
> >
> > Will they both take the VS3 speech board?
>
> No, the 742 doesn't take any speech board.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Is OK. BTW, I think that the TM-733 is the dual-band only equivalent
> (or very similar) to the 742, minus the expandability with the third
> band module.
>
> Vy 73, de KB5ELV
>
> BTW, I have Echomac working. I also have Echolink on the Windows box
> upstairs. The problem I had with Echomac was with my router, but
> that's been worked out.
>