The TM-D710A has a few more features than its little brother; IE sky
command, APRS, packet capability, etc.
Both are great radios.
I hope that helps you.
Best 73
Lowell W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 2:32 AM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TM-V71A availability
> 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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