Has anyone used the group scan function in the TM-V71A? How easy is it to use? What would you recommend as the maximum number of channels per group to be scanned (the manual says you can put 100 in a group, but then I think it would take too long to finish each cycle).
I'm considering buying this radio because it meets all my other specs and has very good reviews. I need the group scan function because I travel over a large area in the summer (Western Canada and Alaska). I want to group repeaters and other nodes by region so I don't have to be scanning hundreds of channels that I know I won't hear in a particular area. I know I can program most any radio to skip channels, but I don't want to have to sit there every morning to pick through channels to skip that day.
Any experiences here are appreciated.
I'm considering buying this radio because it meets all my other specs and has very good reviews. I need the group scan function because I travel over a large area in the summer (Western Canada and Alaska). I want to group repeaters and other nodes by region so I don't have to be scanning hundreds of channels that I know I won't hear in a particular area. I know I can program most any radio to skip channels, but I don't want to have to sit there every morning to pick through channels to skip that day.
Any experiences here are appreciated.