well, because it's older, so yes, they're cheaper on the used market, though
not by much.
A TM v7a goes for around $130 these days.
you can pick up a VS3 for them for around $40 as well...so $160 or $170 for
a used, talking tm v7a.
these have a remote head as well.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Reedy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: 2M Mobiles
> Hi guys,
>
> We have the Kenwood TMG 707A 2 and 440 a little cheeper than the tmv7 =
> and about 45 watts.
> Keith Reedy
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>
>
>
> On Jun 27, 2011, at 6:18 PM, colin McDonald wrote:
>
>> agreed.
>> a strictly 2M mobile will be cheaper yes, but certainly not half the =
> price=20
>> of one of the new dual banders.
>> And, you won't find a 2M mobile with the remote head or any sort of =
> speech=20
>> capability.
>> Spend the extra hundred bucks if you got it and get the TM V71A...you =
> won't=20
>> regret it.
>> Otherwise, perhaps an HT and a small 30W brick amp for higher power =
> output=20
>> might be an alternative if your going 2M only.
>> You can get a small cheap 2M HT, and a decent speaker mike, use the =
> brick=20
>> amp, and an outside antenna on the car, and you'll be good to go.
>>=20
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>> ----- Original Message -----=20
>> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 4:14 PM
>> Subject: Re: 2M Mobiles
>>=20
>>=20
>>> I would still suggest the Kenwood tmv-71a. It is a dual bander, but
>>> everything on that radio talks, and has a separate control head.
>>> 73
>>> Butch
>>> WA0VJR
>>> Node 3148
>>> Wallace, ks.
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>> On Mon,
>>> 27 Jun 2011, Michael Ryan wrote:
>>>=20
>>>> Hi all:=3D20
>>>>=20
>>>> I'm interested in a 2M mobile to install in my XYL's car but it kind =
> of =3D
>>>> has to be a little discreet! LOL=3D20
>>>> In other words has to be out of the way in the trunk somewhere! =
> LOL=3D20
>>>> Anyone know of a manufacturer I could check out who makes a 2M =
> mobile =3D
>>>> with a separation kit other than Yaesu?=3D20
>>>> The one I've seen from Yaesu is the FT-7900 but this one also covers =
> =3D
>>>> 70CM which I don't want.=3D20
>>>> I could look at the Icom 706 but again don't want the HF side of it. =
> =3D
>>>> Just want a 2M that I could mount in the trunk with a control head =
> up on=20
>>>> =3D
>>>> the dash.=3D20
>>>> I could place this in the doc that came with our satellite radio =
> which =3D
>>>> we no longer use. =3D20
>>>>=20
>>>> 73:=3D20
>>>>=20
>>>> Michael De VO1RYN=3D20
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
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