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Installing Kenwood 144/430 MHz Dual Bander, Model TM-D710A Into 2009 RAV4

July 15, 2019 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

I was given a Toyota 2009 RAV4 from my sister who can no longer drive. I decided to install an old Kenwood radio that I had purchased years ago into that vehicle. The Kenwood TM-D710A radio is a dual display radio because two channels can be received. MSRP for the TM-D710A when it was sold $600. I have this model. E-Ham Score for TM-D710A: Average rating: 4.2/5 TM-D710A is no longer made. Current, in production, model is TM-D710 GA, ($530…

Evaluation of F.A.S.T #1155 Vest For Emergency Personnel

September 13, 2018 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

Impressions of the F.A.S.T #1155 vest: First let me explain why we require two radio pockets in our radio vests. In our city, we have Community Emergency Repose Teams, called CERT, that are expected to carry a Family Radio Service (FRS) radio. These community volunteers are not required to have radio licenses. We just want them to give aid and assistance to their neighbors in case of an emergency. We expect these CERT workers to begin their rescue activities at…

Amazon Product Review Problem.

July 31, 2017 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

This vendor does not seem to understand that the Kenwood TH-F6 now has two different chargers. The charger I ordered should have the connections at the rear.