WICEN Vic: Radio suggestions

[Dalwyn Godfrey]

I have the Yaesu FT 8900 also - Only issue for me is the  "What Buttons to
Push to do what I want" problem, as I don't fnd it intuitive, I need to
have either the manual - or a cheat sheet for me to know what to push -
(had it a long time, but don't use it much though).

Never used the 10m part of it (and not likely too at the moment) - and only
occasionally look at the 6m side.
Note: 50W for lower bands, but only some 35W at 70cm.

Have a look at the Kenwood TM-D710G, this appears to have what you need and
from what I can see also has the full 50w on both 2m and 70cm.
Seems to also have easier to read screen etc so might be worth examining
further.
Alternately - the Kenwood TM-V71A also appears to be 50w on 2m and 70cm -
NOTE: I have NOT used either of these Kenwoods - will be interesting to see
if anyone has one and what they think about them.

Dalwyn
VK3DAL

On 22 March 2015 at 11:17, Paul Whitaker <dromana at drivein.net.au> wrote:

> Greetings all,
> As I dont have a good grasp of all new models of radios available, I
> thought it quickest to use the membership's knowledge ...
> I am looking for a 2m/70cm radio that will operate as a cross band
> repeater/translator or whatever is the correct term...
> Would need to have about 50 watt TX. capability.
> Also, NOT one of the cheapie Chinese etc. boxes. Needs good specs.
>
> Any ideas appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul Whitaker.
> VK3DPW
>
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