Yes, the radio itself is exactly the same. The difference is the
control head. it has all the packet stuff.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.
On Sat, 16 Jul 2011, Kris
Hickerson wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I may be mistaken;, but I think another difference is that the 710 has APRS
> and the 71a does not.
> 73
> Kris
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lowell Miller
> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 8:59 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>
> I hope you are correct, Tom, I hope it is not my fault.
> When I hear from Kenwood, I'll let you all know what the cause and cure may
> be.
> It is a great rig!
> Did you know that the TM-V71a and the TM-D710A are the same radio? Only the
> head makes the difference.
> In other words, you could get the TM-D710A head and put it on yours and that
> would make the total conversion.
> Probably you already knew that.
> Best 73.
> Lowell W8QIY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 9:12 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>
>
>> Sorry to hear about the rig repairs, Lowell.
>>
>> It happens to all of us at one time or another, though, and it is more
>> than likely not related to anything that you might have done.
>>
>> At least you have a back-up, which is always what I try to do as well.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 9:52 PM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>
>>
>> Hi Tom,
>> I don't know why the attachment did not come through, but it did not.
>> Well, I have the Kenwood TM-D710A, and like you, I really do like it!
>> The sad thing is that I just mailed it to Kenwood repair as, for some
>> unknown reason, it has lost its sensitivity.
>> A 60 over 9 signal could not break the squelch.
>> Now that's bad!
>> I have had it for about 1/2 years I think. I bought as soon as they
>> were released.
>> Anyhow, I'm know I will be glad to get back working correctly.
>> Meanwhile, I will just use the VHF- UHF on the TS-2000.
>> Best 73
>> Lowell W8QIY
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 8:23 PM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>
>>
>>> Lowell:
>>>
>>> As far as I know, you still can't send attachments via the list, but
>>> I'll take your word for it. (smile)
>>>
>>> It would be a profound shame if Kenwood somehow discontinued that
>>> great radio!
>>>
>>> I re-read the original post on the TMV71A list, and it almost seemed
>>> more like speculation, but I just wanted to be sure.
>>>
>>> I certainly didn't mean to cause anyone any panic here. (grin)
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 8:12 PM
>>> Subject: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom and others,
>>> Acording to the Kenwood website, I believe it is still availavle.
>>> See the attachment.
>>> 73
>>> Lowell W8QIY
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