While I agree that the Kenwood TM-271A is a fine radio, it is still designed for the Amateur Radio market, and it lacks many of the features and adjustments that are found in a true "commercial-grade" radio. When compared to a Kenwood TK-760GK2, a 128-channel 25W radio that is designed for 136-162 MHz operation, the TM-271A pales in comparison. For those Hams who want more power, the TK-760HGK2 offers 50W with the same features. The brochure is here:
<www.island-communications.com/760g.pdf> I have both the TK-760GK2 and the TK-860GK for mobile use, and I have had zero problems with them. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cort Buffington Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 3:41 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Which 440 Synthesized radio to use with IRLP? Just sent an e-mail as suggested. I would absolutely LOVE to see a good, commercial grade amateur 70cm rig. On Dec 22, 2007, at 4:49 PM, Richard Sharp, KQ4KX wrote: > > Certainly, my suggestion here isn't going to be a solution for your > immediate project but thought it might be useful for future > applications for others wanting to do the same thing. > > > > As many may know Kenwood has a 2m monoband radio that is of > commercial quality - the TM-271A. I use many for APRS digipeaters > and packet links with excellent results. What's interesting is > Kenwood (Japan) also makes a 70cm version - the TM-471. However, > Kenwood USA made a decision not to import and sell the 70cm version > due to history of low sales for any monoband mobile other than 2m. > I recently spoke with Phil Parton of Kenwood USA regarding the > TM-471 and he indicated that if he received emails indicating an > interest in the TM-471 70cm monoband mobile that he'd try to get > Kenwood USA management to let him bring in the radio. So, if you > would like to have an option other than Alinco for a 70cm monoband > mobile radio drop Phil an email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unfortunately, I doubt Kenwood will develop a 222MHz version so > Alinco will continue to be the only source for that band. > > > > 73, > > Richard > > KQ4KX > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
