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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 23 Aug 2013 16:00:07 -0400
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Edward:

Many on the list have done it themselves, and could tell you how.

I always had mine installed, since the dealers were wwilling to do it at no 
cost.

But, again, it's doable if you'd like to give it a try.

Get some good instructions first, though.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward alonzo (KE5KRI)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: Hello from a new subscriber.


> if by chance they didn't install this vgs1, how easy is it to do with no =
> sighted assistance?
>
> On Aug 23, 2013, at 12:53 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> 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 VHF/UHF =
> rig=20
> out there, and I am sure you will absolutely love it!  Virtually all=20
> functions and menu settings are accessible via the VGS1 voice vchip.
>
>
> I don't know what would work best for you, but I have quite a few =
> helpful=20
> files on the radio, including a great audio tutorial that was made by =
> one of=20
> 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 from=20=
>
> there.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> 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 of =3D
>> Arkansas as you can go.
>> At the suggestion of another ham friend, I just got myself a KINWOOD =3D=
>
>> TMV-71 a with the VGS-1 storage.
>> I got it from ham radio outlet, and I asked them if they would install =
> =3D
>> the board for me and they said they would. its on its way now to my =3D
>> home.
>> If any of you have used this particular radio, I'd like to know how =
> you =3D
>> like it.
>> Thanks for any help and great to be on this list.
>>=20
> 

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