Next on the list for new mobiles, anyone here using one? I will be replacing the FT-8800 with it.
The control head is detached and comes with remote cable for easy installation. The TM-VD710A is a true dual-band operation radio so VHF+VHF/VHF+UHF/UHF+UHF operation is possible.
TM-D710A
Multi Communicator 144/440MHz FM Dual Bander

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CDX-251,2SF251,AE926,

rfoverlord,
Having come into a 'chunk' of money recently (taxes!), I've been looking at the VHF/UHF radios. After doing some reading, about the only thing 'different' about the '710 is that it has quite a few more memory channels and it's 'Echolink' friendly. Depending on where you find one, they can be about the price of the discontinued '708 (really nice radio!), or can be as expensive as the '700 (another nice one, just too expensive, but it's got that TNC built in so...?). Not being all that enthused about 'Echolink', the 710 just doesn't really 'suit' me that much, and when you get down to it, who needs 1000 memory channels? (That may just be my 'cheap' coming out though?) The only 'firm' suggestion I'd have for you is that no matter what brand/model you get, keep that @#$ manual handy! Who can remember all them menu thingys??
- 'Doc

PS - No, didn't get a new radio. Decinded to do something really 'nasty' with it instead! ... pay bills ...

Doc,
I'm doing the same thing with my taxes, but since i never get sick and don't have time for vacations the company i work for buys back yor time so i have 3 weeks to sell back so that is my toy money for this year.

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I know the 700 and they are *very* nice.

The 710 has nothing but improvements so I would imagine it is just fine.

Basically I've heard nothing bad about the 710 anywhere yet, but I don't own one either. It's high on my list as an upgrade for base use. Being able to crossband out to national call at high power from the base while walking around the neighborhood on an HT is one reason.

Vs the 8800, the non-light-up buttons on the 8800 are miserable for mobile use, the display on the Kenwoods is much nicer overall and the combined freq with alpha display is pretty sweet to have as well.

I had the D700A and loved it, I was stupid and sold it for the ICOM 7000! I would buy the D710A but according to the Kenwood website, the TM-D710A does not have Sky Command!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I missing something? They spend all that time finally getting Sky Command use legal in the USA and their new radio does not even have it?

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communicat...biles/TM-D710A

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Nevermind, I downloaded the sales brochure

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I have never used that radio
I a ma Icom fan

but i never heard anything but exellent reports on the 710

(how often you hear me speak well of other non Icom radios...lol )

'Hammer,
The more I think about it, the less the '710 sounds like something I wouldn't use. So, get it, try all kinds of (non-destructive) things with it. If you decide that a '700 would suit you much better, I'll take the '710 off your hands (at a ridiculously low price, of course!).
And while I'm at it, I'd take the '700 off your hands too! Same conditions, naturally. Swap for a '7800??... even got the box it came in. That ought'a make it worth a lot, right?
- 'Doc


(KingCobra_CDX882 -- Not that I don't think you are fair when speaking about brands of radios, but just how often can any of the 'other' brands compare favorably with Kenwood? It's okay, I do understand what that costs you )

What has it cost...
LOL if i were to look up how much i spend...forget about it...lol