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Wild Hair Kenwood D710 or V71A
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If I remember correctly, you also have the TS-480?
The D710A is a no brainer then, it is basically a souped up V71A.
710 offers Sky Command to work with that 480. Yeah, using the 710 in your car locally and talking on HF with it while linked to your 480 at home is Friggin awesome!
If the 480 is modded
you can also use the 710 on 11 meter while linked to the 480!
OH don't worry, you do not have to be on a ham band with the 710 either while talking on 11 meter, because if you mod the 710 then you can Sky Command with MURS and a FRS frequency :w00t::w00t:
Do not know if you are into APRS but if you are the 710 is your radio, look up the green light labs GPS, AWESOME ADD ON! Even if APRS is not your thing, YOU NEVER KNOW!!
Yeah I would be all over that 710
The D710A is a no brainer then, it is basically a souped up V71A.
710 offers Sky Command to work with that 480. Yeah, using the 710 in your car locally and talking on HF with it while linked to your 480 at home is Friggin awesome!
If the 480 is modded
you can also use the 710 on 11 meter while linked to the 480! OH don't worry, you do not have to be on a ham band with the 710 either while talking on 11 meter, because if you mod the 710 then you can Sky Command with MURS and a FRS frequency :w00t::w00t:
Do not know if you are into APRS but if you are the 710 is your radio, look up the green light labs GPS, AWESOME ADD ON! Even if APRS is not your thing, YOU NEVER KNOW!!
Yeah I would be all over that 710
Mack',
Basically, yes. But then, why settle for anything less?
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H.H.,
I already do APRS and don't need the '710 for that. It can't compete with the Byonic's 'RTG' and a laptop anyway. I do know it does APRS well though. And as far as 'Skycommand' goes (or the other forms of it), I'm araid I've been there/done that a lot of years ago. Certainly not as easily, but after the 'new' wears off, I'd rather have that HF radio in front of me. No idea how to explain the differences.
I've heard 'horror stories' about both radios, this breaks, that doesn't work, etc. But the nice part is that the 'firmware' can be upgraded easily/free. Oh well...
- 'Doc
Basically, yes. But then, why settle for anything less?
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H.H.,
I already do APRS and don't need the '710 for that. It can't compete with the Byonic's 'RTG' and a laptop anyway. I do know it does APRS well though. And as far as 'Skycommand' goes (or the other forms of it), I'm araid I've been there/done that a lot of years ago. Certainly not as easily, but after the 'new' wears off, I'd rather have that HF radio in front of me. No idea how to explain the differences.
I've heard 'horror stories' about both radios, this breaks, that doesn't work, etc. But the nice part is that the 'firmware' can be upgraded easily/free. Oh well...
- 'Doc
If I remember correctly, you also have the TS-480?
The D710A is a no brainer then, it is basically a souped up V71A.
710 offers Sky Command to work with that 480. Yeah, using the 710 in your car locally and talking on HF with it while linked to your 480 at home is Friggin awesome!
If the 480 is modded
OH don't worry, you do not have to be on a ham band with the 710 either while talking on 11 meter, because if you mod the 710 then you can Sky Command with MURS and a FRS frequency :w00t::w00t:
Do not know if you are into APRS but if you are the 710 is your radio, look up the green light labs GPS, AWESOME ADD ON! Even if APRS is not your thing, YOU NEVER KNOW!!
Yeah I would be all over that 710
That is freakin amazing! If you do plan on hacking into 11-meters via FRS, be sure to get the Fun Mic from towerdog...
If you're doing APRS with the Byonics and like it, then save some cash and buy a used TM-V71A and spend the rest of your money on Beer
ORRRRRRRRRRRR
You could buy the V71A and if you wish add the RC-D710 in the future which upgrades the V71A
Kenwood RC-D710
You could buy the V71A and if you wish add the RC-D710 in the future which upgrades the V71A
Kenwood RC-D710
Mole',
I really thought about that. I have this idea that a valid warranty is nice, and 'new' is only two hours away, you know?
I also am aware about the RC-D710 head, it would work on the radio the '71 would be replacing too. And considering that the cost would be almost the same as a new radio, I think having an 'extra' radio without that head is nice too.
- 'Doc
(And no matter what head/radio you're talking about, none of them will ever be the size of the screen on a laptop.)
I really thought about that. I have this idea that a valid warranty is nice, and 'new' is only two hours away, you know?
I also am aware about the RC-D710 head, it would work on the radio the '71 would be replacing too. And considering that the cost would be almost the same as a new radio, I think having an 'extra' radio without that head is nice too.
- 'Doc
(And no matter what head/radio you're talking about, none of them will ever be the size of the screen on a laptop.
)
Talking out loud helps justify the purchase with reassurance from others.
Smart quip? You just gotta know Doc, he's a good guy, even though he is from Texas
Texas?! ... Wash your mouth out!
And 'Hutch', you're mostly right, I have made up my mind, and got one today. Sorry, but I don't need to buy anything to come up with a 'quip' or two. I like those 'quips', I think they are funny. Never fear though, I'll never 'quip' you again.
- 'Doc
And 'Hutch', you're mostly right, I have made up my mind, and got one today. Sorry, but I don't need to buy anything to come up with a 'quip' or two. I like those 'quips', I think they are funny. Never fear though, I'll never 'quip' you again.
- 'Doc
And just to follow up...
I've had the TM-V71A for three days (2 and a half, whatever), I think I'm very satisfied. I'm surprised that it 'hears' noticeably better that the '708 does. Not a huge differencs, but some. It isn't as big a problem to program as I feared, just slightly different. I haven't 'played' with all the features yet, but the ones I 'normally' used are stll there and work fine. The free programming software is well worth the time to set up and use! Had a cable so no problems there. I'm still learning, which is fun, re-programming every time I think of something 'new' (fun cuz it's easy), and haven't gotten into stuff I shouldn't have... yet.
Happy camper!
- 'Doc
Why does the #$% thing make the seat belt notice beep?? The other radio was in the same place and it didn't.
I've had the TM-V71A for three days (2 and a half, whatever), I think I'm very satisfied. I'm surprised that it 'hears' noticeably better that the '708 does. Not a huge differencs, but some. It isn't as big a problem to program as I feared, just slightly different. I haven't 'played' with all the features yet, but the ones I 'normally' used are stll there and work fine. The free programming software is well worth the time to set up and use! Had a cable so no problems there. I'm still learning, which is fun, re-programming every time I think of something 'new' (fun cuz it's easy), and haven't gotten into stuff I shouldn't have... yet.
Happy camper!
- 'Doc
Why does the #$% thing make the seat belt notice beep?? The other radio was in the same place and it didn't.
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