if it was just detachable I wouldn't mind but when it can't be attached, 
that's where I have a problem.  we have a radio like that at the local EOC 
and the extra wire and all  that you can't eliminate is a real mess. Just 1 
more thing to break. I paid about the same for my TM-271 as you did for that 
yaesu, I never even looked at yaesu, until they make their radios accessible 
or at least try those SB's will never see my money.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Webb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: Looking.


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> n1umj wrote:
>   >you'd have to double check this but I'm about 90% sure the TM-V708
>   >will do cross band repeat. Keep in mind though the face can't be
>   >attached to the radio, like the 480, why Kenwood is leaning this
>   >way is way beyond me. Once I get this computer all setup the way I
>   >like it I'll download the manual and see what I can find on it
>   >possibly for you if you'd like unless you want to. I just built a
>   >new computer Thursday though and was sick yesterday so really
>   >haven't had time to set stuff up on it until today. I think I built
>   >me a good computer though, so far it's just what I was trying for.
> IF you would have a look it would sure be helpful, I'm
> curious at this point.
>
> I don't mind the detachable faceplate as much, might be the
> only way I get hf in the van eventually.  DArned doghouse
> isn't big enough with empty space without removing the
> aftermarket am/fm/cd that's in there and I really don't want
> to do that.
> Just means the radio itself can be mounted out of the way
> somewhere I guess.  That nor the computer control isn't a
> deal killer, but the crossband repeat might keep me looking
> for an ol' true blue as they call the 7a around here.  THe
> ol' BLue light special is a good rig.  WE have one in our
> EOC here in Oakland TN.
> I'm not that interested in computer control, ease of field
> programmability is sure something I like however.
>
> Btw bought the xyl a Yaesu ft-2800m 2 meter mobile, for only
> $149 giving me 60 watts it was the best deal I could find.
> I definitely didn't care for the KEnwood tm-261a we had in
> there, only KEnwood radio I've ever owned I didn't like.
>
> So far the only thing I"ve seen about the Yaesu we put in
> there I didn't like is the mobile mounting bracket, couldn't
> be mounted head up where she could see its display, so we
> customized one out of scrap sheet metal.  Has direct keypad
> entry and ctcss tone search, plus the same weather alerts,
> 200 memory channels.
>
> Had to have a radio in there other than our handhelds for
> our trip back to Louisiana next month.
>
> 73 de nf5b
>
>
>
> Richard Webb,
> Electric Spider Productions,
> Eads Tn.
>
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