As for 1.25 meters, or 220, I really don't know. There are only 2 current 
mobiles on the market I know of with that band only in them and 1 is made by 
ADI and has a mic PTT button known for breaking about every 90 presses as 
well as a wealth of other known problems, and the other's an alinco, another 
company I'm not fond of. I hear that's not a horrible radio but I can't say 
for it's accessibility.  You're better off going used there I think. 
Kenwood's THF6A HT with 2, 220 and 440 is good but I think you're looking 
for something to setup in the house.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: advice on equipment


>I have the TS-570, I've had it for, almost 8 years now and that's a good
> pick. The TS-2000 is too, that will probably be my next radio. A lot of
> people like the TS480 as well, but I don't because you can't attach the 
> face
> to the radio and the antenna connectors are on pigtails which are both 
> huge
> drawbacks to me. If I had a great deal I may try one, but I'd never go out
> of my way to buy one. Really though the hole line of Kenwood radios is
> pretty accessible and good all around radios. The IC-706 you mention is 
> not
> a bad radio, I have 1 of those too, but there's no direct entry keypad on
> the radio and if you're new, the radio would probably have you very lost
> with the menus and multi function buttons though I have mine in my go kit
> and love it when I need it. I don't know that I'd want it as an every day
> user though. The Kenwood line, any of them are very accessible and good
> quality.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bear in SFO" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:01 PM
> Subject: advice on equipment
>
>
>> Hello all
>>
>> I apologize if you get this long email more than once because I sent
>> it to multiple email lists.
>>
>> I guess I am ready to have a more "permanent" setup at home and have
>> some questions I would like to ask before going out and procuring all
>> the equipment, afterall it is quite an huge investment...
>>
>>
>> Objective:
>> - To have 1 or more base/mobile radio so I can use all mode on all
>> bands (70cm, 1.25M, 2M, 6M, 10M and below)
>>
>>
>> Given/assumptions:
>> I already have a 2M/440 J-pole and I know I will be getting the
>> Kenwood TM-V71A to be used for 2M/440.  Other than that everything is
>> still open to suggestion (radio, antenna, etc.).
>>
>>
>> Initial questions:
>> 1 - Is it possible to use that J-pole for multiple radios?
>> 2 - Can I also use that J-pole for 1.25M or do I need another one?
>> 3 - Are there any radio that include 1.25M or do I have to get one
>> "stand-alone"?  If so are there any accessible models?
>>
>>
>> Suggestion on radios:
>> here are a few models I am considering, could anyone comment on their
>> accessibility/useability, and if one is better than the others?  Easy
>> to use?  Voice output good and easy to understand, and give enough
>> info to operate the radio?  Anything I should pay attention
>> about?  Certain features to look for?  Caveats?
>>
>> -  Kenwood TS-570S
>> -  Kenwood TS-2000 (what are the difference between the different 
>> models?)
>> -  ICOM IC-706MKIIG
>> -  ICOM IC-7000
>> - any suggestion on other models?
>>
>> Again the goal is to cover all modes on as many bands as possible,
>> and I am OK with multiple radios but not too many so they become
>> confusing and cumbersome.
>>
>>
>> Questions on antenna:
>> I have a small backyard with no trees.  The only thing about the
>> backyard is that my house is on a slope so it is higher than the
>> house in the back.  Someone suggested a windom (off-center fed
>> dipole?) and I think that is a good idea considering how much space I
>> have.
>>
>> 4 - I noticed there are a lot of companies that make Windoms, is one
>> better than the others as far as how it is built (material, design,
>> etc.), post-sales support and performance?
>> 5 - Can I use the windom for 6M or would I need yet another antenna?
>> 6 - Can I make my own easily?
>>
>>
>> Suggestion on power:
>> Any suggestion on how much power supply I should get?  I have also
>> heard about power poles and rig runners but have no idea how they are
>> set up or if one is better than the other.  Other people also
>> mentioned EmComm standard and batteries; so confusing...
>>
>>
>> Again I apologize for the long email and the slew of questions and I
>> appreciate all your help and suggestion.  If I have left out anything
>> please do not hesitate to let me know.  Thank you very much.
>>
>> --David