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
>
>
>
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