I believe it is only F M Colin.
Pat, K9JAUAt 07:24 PM 10/25/2005, you wrote:
>is the 742 not also an ssb rig as well?
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>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.
> >