Which radio is better? or what are the major differences?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 7:58 PM
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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