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Steve Forst <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Maybe you  will find what you need here:

http://www.kenwood.com/i/products/info/amateur/software_download.html

73, Steve KW3A

On 10/2/2010 10:31 PM, tom behler wrote:
>      Don:
>
> I could try to send you the program, but my understanding is that it doesn't
> always work well that way.
>
> Let's see if someone on the list can send you the direct link to the
> software.
>
> Once you have it, it's very easy to install and use.
>
> 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 9:41 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A
>
>
> I just checked there and didn't see any downloads for that radio; but, will
> check again.  That way only need to purchase the programming cable.
>
> Tnx cul 73
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of tom behler
> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 8:03 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A
>
>      Don:
>
> The programming software can be gotten free from the Kenwood web site.
>
> I forget the specific details since it's been a number of years, but I
> recall it was pretty easy to find on the Kenwood site under the TMV71A.
>
> 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 8:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A
>
>
> Ok well plan to primarily use it of course at home like a base station.
>
> Do you need the programming software or program too or can it be gotten from
> Kenwood?
>
> Tnx cul 73
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of tom behler
> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 7:37 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A
>
>      Don:
>
> The rig comes with the necessary power cord, a microphone, and an assortment
>
> of mounting hardware.
>
> It is enough, certainly, to get you going on the air.
>
> If you want to use the rig for a mobile installation, you might need to
> purchase the mobile extension kit.
>
> As I said earlier, the VGS1 voice chip must be ordered separately, as is
> true with the computer interface programming cable.
>
> 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 8:30 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TMV71A
>
>
> Ok sure does and so what all comes with the radio do you know if own one?
>
>
> -----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

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