Kevin,

We have 2 of the 71as and a 2000 and I really like them all, so, I am looking for something that will work as well.  Some years ago we had an Icom 706 and while that was usable, it was a pain in the fanny.
Keith Reedy
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On May 30, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Kevin Minor wrote:

> Hi.
> 
> I have a TM-V71A as well as a TS-2000.  I can say without a doubt that the
> voice chip in the 71A gives more audible feedback than the 2000.  The 71A
> announces the power level, the PL frequency as you turn the knob to change
> it, and all the menu items, although these are a bit cryptic.  The 2000
> doesn't announce the power level or PL tones, but you can work around this
> because if you get to the minimum or maximum setting the radio will beep if
> you try to go beyond these settings, and it does not wrap them.  I
> personally don't understand why the 2000 does this, but it sure is helpful
> for us blind folk to program the radio.
> 
> If the 480 uses the same chip as the 71A, you'll find it quite useable.
> 
> Have a great day, and wherever you are in the world remember those who gave
> their lives to protect your country.  It's Memorial Day in the U.S., and we
> honor our military on this day.
> 
> 73
> 
> GO REDS!
> Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY
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