I’m hoping someone can help me with a specific recommendation on a dual band 2m/70cm, with extended receive, and an easy modification to extend the TX range. I would prefer the extended TX mod to be easily switched on/off if possible.
I know the Kenwood V71A could be modified as such due to its easy wire cut mod, so adding a switch would be a piece of cake to enable and disable the mod. However, it requires a radio reset which requires re-programming the radio to go between the normal and extended TX. Not that big of deal since I can easily re-load all programming via software, but would rather not have to if possible.
For my use, I only need the extended transmit for limited periods, and wish to run the radio normally most of the time. Hence the reason I like the idea of adding a switch to the cut wire, rather than just cutting it and running it extended all the time.
I know this is a very narrow request. But does anyone know of a dual band that can be easily switched in and out of extended transmit like the V71A, but not require a reload of the programming? I’m guessing all will require a reset, but asking just in case.
An alternative, would be a dual band that is easily modified permanently, but the software can disable transmit on a channel by channel basis. That's another option. The Kenwood doesn't have an option for disabling TX on a channel by channel basis I've been told.
Thanks in advance
I know the Kenwood V71A could be modified as such due to its easy wire cut mod, so adding a switch would be a piece of cake to enable and disable the mod. However, it requires a radio reset which requires re-programming the radio to go between the normal and extended TX. Not that big of deal since I can easily re-load all programming via software, but would rather not have to if possible.
For my use, I only need the extended transmit for limited periods, and wish to run the radio normally most of the time. Hence the reason I like the idea of adding a switch to the cut wire, rather than just cutting it and running it extended all the time.
I know this is a very narrow request. But does anyone know of a dual band that can be easily switched in and out of extended transmit like the V71A, but not require a reload of the programming? I’m guessing all will require a reset, but asking just in case.
An alternative, would be a dual band that is easily modified permanently, but the software can disable transmit on a channel by channel basis. That's another option. The Kenwood doesn't have an option for disabling TX on a channel by channel basis I've been told.
Thanks in advance