12 amps should work fine for that radio. I wouldn't run anymore than that on 
it but 12 amps is good enough for a 50 watt mobile.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 3:13 PM
Subject: Power supply requirements?


> Yes, I hope they install the chip as well.  Far as your power
> supply, it will work for the low and medium power settings on the
> rig, but the high power is 50 watts out so you might be pushing
> your luck with your present power supply if you use high power.
> It will probably work but could be marginal.  Maybe someone on
> the list will tell us the power requirements or you could call
> HRO and ask them.  I am using a 30 amp switching supply but am
> also powering the Ts-480 HF rig with it at the same time.  73,
> Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward alonzo (KE5KRI)" <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:57:24 -0500
> Subject: Re: Hello from a new subscriber.
>
> lol thats my favorite thing to do take things apart then say now
> how'd =
> this thing go back together and how come I have more screws than
> holes =
> to put them in lol.
> Well Lets just hope they installed it for me.
> I hope my power supply I already own will work for this radio.
> I think its 12 amps.
> I use it to power a htx-242 at the moment.
>
> On Aug 23, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Jim Gammon <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Edward, well, I installed the chip in the TMV-71A as well
> as=20
> the TS-480.  The install was much easier on the 71A because
> you=20
> only have to remove the top cover and keep track of 8 small=20
> screws.  With the 480 you have to remove both the top cover
> then=20
> a small cover inside the rig plus be very careful with a
> bundle=20
> of very small wires running between the inner cover and the
> front=20
> panel of the rig.  Anyway, the 71A is a piece of cake if you=20
> aren't worried about taking things apart and getting them back=20
> together again.  Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward alonzo (KE5KRI)" <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:43:39 -0500
> Subject: Re: Hello from a new subscriber.
>
> if by chance they didn't install this vgs1, how easy is it to
> do=20
> with no =3D
> sighted assistance?
>
> On Aug 23, 2013, at 12:53 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>=20
> wrote:
>
> Edward:
>
> Congratulations on the TMV71A, and welcome to the list!!
>
> You will find many very helpful and supportive people here.
>
> In my opinion, the TMV71A is the most blind-friendly
> accessible=20
> VHF/UHF =3D
> rig=3D20
> out there, and I am sure you will absolutely love it!
> Virtually=20
> all=3D20
> functions and menu settings are accessible via the VGS1 voice=20
> vchip.
>
>
> I don't know what would work best for you, but I have quite a
> few=20
> =3D
> helpful=3D20
> files on the radio, including a great audio tutorial that was=20
> made by =3D
> one of=3D20
> our list members--Steve Dresser (WA1RTB).
>
> I can send you the files if you would like them.
>
> Just give me a preferred private e-mail address, and I'll take
> it=20
> from=3D20=3D
>
> there.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----=3D20
> From: "Edward alonzo" <[log in to unmask]
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 1:16 PM
> Subject: Hello from a new subscriber.
>
>
> Hello:
> My name is Edward Alonzo (KE5KRI)
> I have been a ham sense 2006.
> I live in northeast Arkansas about as far northeast in the
> state=20
> of =3D3D
> Arkansas as you can go.
> At the suggestion of another ham friend, I just got myself a=20
> KINWOOD =3D3D=3D
>
> TMV-71 a with the VGS-1 storage.
> I got it from ham radio outlet, and I asked them if they would=20
> install =3D
> =3D3D
> the board for me and they said they would.  its on its way now=20
> to my =3D3D
> home.
> If any of you have used this particular radio, I'd like to
> know=20
> how =3D
> you =3D3D
> like it.
> Thanks for any help and great to be on this list.
> =3D20