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Colin McDonald <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:04:00 -0700
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In the menus there is a save data icon, and under another menu there is a
read and a write icon.
I don't have the software on this machine, but if you explore the menus, you
will find both of these things.
73
Colin, CF6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV7A question


>     Colin:
>
> Thanks very much for this info.  I may have a bit of time later today to
> play around with the software, but as I said earlier, it really does seem
> quite accessible.
>
> Now, to my other question:
>
> 1.  Once you have things as you want them, how do you save the data, and
> then put it into the radio?
>
> I know this question is elementary, but this is the first time I have done
> this, so please bear with me.
>
> Your patience is much appreciated.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 4:16 AM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV7A question
>
>
> > use the control tab command to switch to the menus window.
> > Also, the ctcss fields are set up one for a transmit tone, and one for
> > receive tone.
> > You can tell the difference by the terminology.  The transmit tone will
> say,
> > simply, tone, and the receive tone will say ctcss, dcs, excetra.
> > There has to be two fields so you can pick different frequencies for
each.
> > There should be two fields for the correct HZ frequency for tx and rx
> tones
> > as well.
> > Just arrow  to off, or none if you don't want to use them.
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 8:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV7A question
> >
> >
> > >     Colin and all:
> > >
> > > I've started playing with the Kenwood TMV7A programming software a
bit,
> > and
> > > have several questions:
> > >
> > > 1.  When hitting enter on a memory number, and then tabbing through
the
> > > various options, I find two CTCSS tone fields.  I only want a PL tone
> for
> > > transmitting.  Which field do I use, and do I just ignore the other
one?
> > >
> > > 2.  Where do you get to the menus in the software?
> > >
> > > 3.  Once you've done everything you want to do, how do you save your
> work,
> > > and then, how do you write it to the radio?
> > >
> > > Forgive me:  I'm a newby at the programming software idea, but now
that
> I
> > > see how easy it is, I wish I had done it a long time ago.
> > >
> > > Help with the above questions should get me in a position where I'm
good
> > to
> > > go.
> > >
> > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 12:32 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV7A question
> > >
> > >
> > > > yes, the software is extremely jaws friendly.
> > > > For the memory locations, a listing of all availible channels, by
> number
> > > > pops up, and you simply press enter on the channel number that you
> wish
> > to
> > > > program, and by using the tab key, you can cycle through the various
> > > > options, such as frequency, offset, tone, lockout excetra.
> > > > The menu tab works similarly with a listing of all menu items and
then
> > by
> > > > using tab you can set the state of each menu.
> > > > Makes things a breeze thats for sure.
> > > > You can also save  a file of all your settings and then easily load
> > those
> > > > settings on to which ever radio you want.
> > > > You can get the software for free off of kenwoods website.
> > > > 73
> > > > Colin, V A6BKX
> > > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > > From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 10:09 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV7A question
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >     Butch:
> > > > >
> > > > > My XYL, being the real ham that she is, got the guy who sold us
the
> > > TMV7A
> > > > to
> > > > > include the computer cable in with the deal, so I made out really
> > well.
> > > > >
> > > > > I now have 3 TMV7A's--One for the car, one for the house, and one
> that
> > > > will
> > > > > be used exclusively in our camper.
> > > > >
> > > > > May seem like a bit of overkill, but can you ever have enough good
> > > radios?
> > > > >
> > > > > On another note:  Is the programming software Jaws friendly?
> > > > >
> > > > > I have not used it up to this point, but now want to get all of my
> > > TMV7A's
> > > > > programmed identically.
> > > > >
> > > > > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > > > From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 4:23 AM
> > > > > Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV7A question
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Yes, it uses the vs 3 and it cost $39.95.  It sure is a tiny
> little
> > > > thing.
> > > > > > I had to get sighted help to put it in.  Guess my ft fingers are
> too
> > > > > > clutsy.  I also just picked up a used one and bought the chip at
a
> e
> > s
> > > > > > here in town last Tuesday.  I have the computer cable for mine,
so
> > it
> > > > > > makes programming and or cloning a snap.
> > > > > > 73s
> > > > > > Butch Bussen
> > > > > > wa0vjr
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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> > > >
> > >
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