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
