Hi. The answer is no and yes. If you specificly turn cross band on with the TM-V71A controls, you can't control the radio. If, however, you activate the remote mode on the TM-V71A, you can control it with any HT that has a touch tone pad. I used my TH-F6A to control the 71A, and it worked well. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY [log in to unmask]