<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div>I have the Yaesu FT 8900 also - Only issue for me is theĀ "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).<br></div><br></div><div>Never used the 10m part of it (and not likely too at the moment) - and only occasionally look at the 6m side.<br></div><div>Note: 50W for lower bands, but only some 35W at 70cm.<br><br></div><div>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.<br></div><div>Seems to also have easier to read screen etc so might be worth examining further.<br></div><div>Alternately - the Kenwood TM-V71A also appears to be 50w on 2m and 70cm - <br></div><div>NOTE: I have NOT used either of these Kenwoods - will be interesting to see if anyone has one and what they think about them.<br></div></div></div><div><br></div>Dalwyn<br></div>VK3DAL<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 22 March 2015 at 11:17, Paul Whitaker <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dromana@drivein.net.au" target="_blank">dromana@drivein.net.au</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Greetings all,<br>
As I dont have a good grasp of all new models of radios available, I thought it quickest to use the membership's knowledge ...<br>
I am looking for a 2m/70cm radio that will operate as a cross band repeater/translator or whatever is the correct term...<br>
Would need to have about 50 watt TX. capability.<br>
Also, NOT one of the cheapie Chinese etc. boxes. Needs good specs.<br>
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Any ideas appreciated.<br>
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Thanks<br>
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Paul Whitaker.<br>
VK3DPW<br>
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