Richard:

I think the new TMV708A goes for close to $400, but probably a little under.
I've read about TMV7A's going for slightly under $300 "used" these days.

As for cross-band, I think the TMV708A does cross-banding, but maybe someone
on the list knows for sure.

Good luck, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

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From: "Richard Webb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: Looking.


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> TOm wrote:
>    >How about the Kenwood TMV7A, if you can still find one?  Or, the
>    >newer Kenwood TMV708A?  The only disadvantage of the newer Kenwood
>    >model, believe it or not, is that it is not programmable with a
>    >computer.
> I'm hoping to find a tmv-7a this summer later and one of the
> things I want is the crossband repeat capability.  HOw about
> the 708?  WILl it do that?
> cOmputer control is about the lowest on my list of
> priorities, especially since I don't gui at all, strictly
> dos and eventually another linux machine.
>
> GOt an idea for ballpark price?  GOt to do something after
> my vacation now that I"ve got the xyl a decent two meter
> mobile.  Am borrowing a Yaesu  mobile from our county
> emergency coordinator right now and would like to get her
> her radio back, but crossband repeat is a feature I"d relaly
> like out here in the woods.  I could go down to the lake and
> do some fishing and still hit the repeater of my choice.
>
> 73 de nf5b
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>
>
> Richard Webb,
> Electric Spider Productions,
> Eads Tn.
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