[aprssig] Limitations of D700a

[David Rush]

Kevin:

I've experience with various trackers (TinyTrak, OpenTracker, 
PocketTracker) and the HamHUD (II), and a little experience with the 
Kenwoods.  I'll put in my $.02.  Here are some notable things you get 
with some of the non-Kenwood options:

Upgradeable firmware.
SmartBeaconing(TM) is a wonderful thing.  Much better than a fixed rate 
that never changes with motion.
Big red "beacon now" button on the HamHUD (vs. multi-small-button 
combinations on the Kenwoods).  This may be a minor thing, but it is handy.
Upgradeable firmware.
Panache of having built something yourself (HamHUD, *tra(c)k(er) kits).
In my particular installation (also a Jeep), the voice rig is down 
relatively low, yet the HamHUD sits nicely on the dash and is easily 
seen while driving.
Upgradeable firmware.
Hardware that reliably comes on when power is applied.

Oh, and did I mention upgradeable firmware?

73, David, ky7dr

KEVIN KIBBE wrote:
> I plan to purchase a Kenwood d700a (at Dayton) but I would like to 
> hear some reasons why I might not want to. One of the reasons I like 
> the idea of this radio is that I don't have to have a separate 
> radio/tnc/display/computer in my Jeep. I can use my GPS display to 
> plot and the radios display to read info. I am looking forward to 
> seeing the new Hamhud V and I plan to look at it's features before I 
> buy the Kenwood.
>
> It is a shame that Kenwood didn't make the firmware upgradeable, if it 
> was the purchase of the radio would be a no brainer imho.
>
> So what cool features of APRS will I miss if I go with the d700a? I 
> understand that Kenwood is about to have a new aprs radio but I like 
> the price of the d700a these days at sub $500.
>
> Kevin
> VA3SU
>
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