Kenwood tm-d700a

[KD5MLW]

I love this rig. Aprs without a pc is cool. I would recomend building a keyboard adapter to run a 101 key ps-2 keboard with it. As entering messages with the hand mike is slow. TNC could be better if could copy weaker signals better.

If you not into aprs or dont want to be, save your money and get a regular dual bander.

Display is easy to read in the mobile. The speaker in the rig stinks, I run an external.

73's Jerry KD5MLW

[VA3UL]

#This is a great rig. Ive had it over a year now and it has been great performer. My buddies and I are able to keep in touch all over Ontario via text. 73 Dave

[SM7WDL]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kd5mlw @ April 07 2002,22:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I love this rig. Aprs without a pc is cool. I would recomend building a keyboard adapter to run a 101 key ps-2 keboard with it. As entering messages with the hand mike is slow. TNC could be better if could copy weaker signals better.

If you not into aprs or dont want to be, save your money and get a regular dual bander.

Display is easy to read in the mobile. The speaker in the rig stinks, I run an external.

73&#39;s Jerry KD5MLW [/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Hi there
I have read about a keybord intface long time ago but not remember where
Are you telling us that it&#39;s possible to build it Your self ?
Where to find info about that ?
TNX in advance &#33;
73&#39;de Ron, SM7WDL

[KC2GOG]

I have had my tm-d700 for almost a year, and i love it. aside form computerless packet operation it is a great dual band radio.

at first i had bad audio, but i sent it to kenwood and fixed now its even better and the cross band repeat actually works now

[KB5IOK]

Thanks to everyone who supplied info about the TMD700A, been contemplating it and after seeing the interface for the kb, I&#39;m sold&#33; 73&#39;s de KB5IOK, Harry, Texas

[WA3ERQ]

I am looking into getting a TM-D700A specifically for APRS and packet. I downloaded the manual, but it references another manual for SPECIALIZED COMMUNICATIONS. Can anyone tell me how easy it was to set up the radio with the GPS (I&#39;m looking into the G4T that is apparantely compatible) and also hoping that I can connect my laptop to do some packet or at least have a larger screen to view the entire country on APRS.

Also, if I&#39;m using APRS, am I still able to do some packet or is it one or the ohter?

Thanks

Jim
WA3ERQ

[WA3ERQ]

I forgot to ask, what antenna is recommended for mobile operation? I&#39;m driving a Kia Spectra so a trunk mount would be preferred if possible. Also, I have a 6&#39; height limit for my car (I frequently park in garages).

I found the SPECIALZIED COMMUNICATIONS manual (which I&#39;m printing out as I write) but I&#39;m hoping someone can fill me in on how easy it is to get started. It appears that the GPS will hook up in the front and possibly my laptop in the rear.

Jim
WA3ERQ