Well, Barb, the TMV71A is probably about 2 or 3 years old by now, and is by 
far the most accessible dual-band rig out there.

Everything, including the menus, speaks, as long as you have the VGS1 voice 
chip.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Lombardi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A


Is that a new rig?



-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of tom behler
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 7:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A

    Don:

If you get the VGS1 voice chip, everything else you will need to operate the
TMV71A will come in the box.

I would, though, recommend getting the programming interface cable, since
programming the radio with the software is quite easy, especially if you
have a lot of channel information to enter.

The prices you quote sound quite reasonable.

R and L is a good outfit to deal with, and I believe they will even install
the VGS1 chip for you if you tell them you are blind.

I would recommend having the chip installed by the dealer if possible,
although I realize this is just a matter of personal choice.

I hope this helps.

I have three TMV71A's myself--one for the house, one for the car, and one
for our motor home.  It is an absolutely amazing radio with top knotch
accessibility.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Risavy, Jr. NR4DR" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 8:22 PM
Subject: Kenwood TMV71A


Hello all,



Looking at the Kenwood TMV71A and know lots if not most or all of you own
this radio.



So figured before buy one would ask a couple of simple questions.



What all comes with it out of the box and to operate the radio would I just
need to purchase the vgs1 for speech readout or should I also purchase the
computer interface package too?



R&L has the radio for $359.95 is why was asking as it's the lowest price
have seen so far from the different resources have saved in my internet
browser favorites.



GigaParts shows it for $369.95, Universal shows it for $369.95, Ham Radio
shows it for $369.95.



So thinking about purchasing it from R&L; but, need to know what else
recommend in order to operate the radio out of the box?



These prices are all with the $30 off coupon.



Tnx cul 73 nr4dr