The 71a is still inproduction.  I saw on a list somewhere yesterday 
they're go9ing new for $380.  The voice board, still in production is I 
think around $70.  Try universal radio, a e s, h r o or where ever.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On 
Thu, 2 Feb 2012, mark wrote:

> Hi
>     I did a quick search on E-Bay and found that the Kenwood
> TMV71A is running over $400. However, the one supplier has over ten of them
> left. Then all one needs to do is find that pesky voice chip.
>     I hope this helps.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
> God Loves you!
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Bob Ray
> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 6:43 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Hand held questions?
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> On the subject of a mobile VHF radio the most accessable one that I know of
> is the Kenwood TMV71A.  Several of us on this list use that radio and are
> very happy with it.  With the VGS1 installed most of its functions are
> available to you.
>
> 73,
>
> Bob wa0kzb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Harrington" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 8:11 AM
> Subject: Hand held questions?
>
>
> Hi everyone,
> I just got my technician ticket, and I'm wanting to upgrade my ham
> gear already... I'm using the kenwood THF6A right now, and I love it.
> I'm wanting to get a waterproof handheld, because my family does a lot
> of boating and things like that. Does anyone have any suggestions?
> Also, I was wanting to also update to a mobile setup as well. What is
> good as far as accessability?
> Thanks,
> Chris Harrington, KD8RPH
>
>