Hi Jeff!
> Seems the TH-D72A is pretty much a replica of the TH-D7(A) with some minor
> modifications.
I'm sure that's what Kenwood was looking for, to keep R&D costs for a
new ham HT down, but I think you are getting more than just a minor
upgrade to the TH-D7 with the TH-D72. Not much change f
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> Las Vegas, NV
> DM26
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or no weight
on the recepticle at the HT.
Figured I'd save others from a headache.
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
Las Vegas, NV
DM26
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From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)"
To:
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:57 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: more ab
Hi Bob!
> My understanding is that unlike the THD7, the D72 can only
> operate full duplex as noted above RX-A and TX-B. But either
> band can be VHF or UHF, so you can operate mode B or J, but the
> TX is always from B.
You are 100% correct.
I downloaded both D72 manuals from the Kenwood web s
Hi Alan!
> Great preliminary report. One question. I haven't been able to locate the
> size of the stock battery. The accessory is an 1800 MaH battery. Is that
> the typical larger battery, or just a spare the same size? A friend who is
> more interested in the APRS side asked me.
There is -
Hi Ed!
> I'm sure there a lot of us interested in what you find out using the new
> radio.
Thanks for the encouragement. So far, nobody has told me to keep
quiet. ;-) I'm getting more packet and APRS questions in private e-mail,
and can't really answer many of them other than the D72 works to
Hi Bob!
> I, too, have been considering "retiring" my TH-D7A(G), and you just sold me
> on the new Kenwood after our contact on AO-51. Sounded great.
Several commented on my audio during the two passes I worked, as well as
"selling" them on the new radio. If a bunch of D7s show up for sale, may
Thanks, Patrick
I, too, have been considering "retiring" my TH-D7A(G), and you just sold me
on the new Kenwood after our contact on AO-51. Sounded great.
Ordered mine from HRO a few minutes ago. Also got the drop in charger.
Since they changed battery to a Li-ion, the D7A charger (NiCad) will
> ... if the TH-D72 is the true successor to
> the TH-D7 including the cross-band full-duplex
> I'd take the plunge.
> 1. Transmit with VFO B, receive with VFO A.
> VFO A has better sensitivity than VFO B,
> so why not go with that? There is no
> restriction on which VFO can be the TX
My und
Thanks, Patrick
I've been considering "retiring" my TH-D7, and I think you just sold me
on the new Kenwood!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 12/06/2010 04:24 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote:
> Hi!
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> I wavered on whether I was going to get this radio straight away, after
> the fiasco (related to FM
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