I have had my 71A for several years and have never felt the need 
to use a computer to program it.  For one thing, I only have 
about 15 memories programmed, but mainly I find it so easy to 
program with the VGS1 chip installed that I really have never 
wanted to hook it up to a computer.  73, Jim WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:05:02 -0400
Subject: Re: kenwood 71a

Richard,

When I got mine about three years ago, the programming cable 
terminated in a
serial connection.  You might check with your favorite ham 
emporium to see
if that has changed.

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]
To: <[log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 16:21
Subject: kenwood 71a


 Hi;
 Since this radio is on my wish list I wonder what kind of 
connector they
 are using if I want to connect it to my pc?  I'm certain they 
wouldn't
 be nice and use a simple usb connection.
 --
 richard