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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=498294723-24122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>So, the only thing you really gain is the extended VHF rx
frequencies. But, you give up all UHF functions.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=498294723-24122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>If you put the APRS on the A VFO, you can TX and RX VHF or
UHF on the B VFO.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=498294723-24122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I wouldnt call taking away half of your TX ability giving
you options. Particularly when you have to go into the menu and change the data
band to the A VFO if you want to use UHF at all. It's not like it is a one
button flip.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=498294723-24122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>The only viable reason I can think of to use the B VFO for
data is if you needed the extended VHF RX frequencies. Guess it is all in what
you want to do.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=498294723-24122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Just because it us usable, it doesn't mean it isn't
crippled. I just means it's operation is severely hindered. I would call giving
up an entire band crippled.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=498294723-24122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>But, hey, if you want to setup your rig that way, great.
Thats why we have options.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> aprssig-bounces@lists.tapr.org
[mailto:aprssig-bounces@lists.tapr.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Phillip B.
Pacier<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, December 24, 2004 3:48 PM<BR><B>To:</B> TAPR APRS
Mailing List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [aprssig] D700 &
USB<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV><BR><BR>Mark A. Lewis wrote:<BR>
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color=#0000ff size=2>Well, you completely lose UHF. Sounds pretty crippled to
me.</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>First, you can use APRS on VHF and talk on a
VHF repeater by setting up your rig this way. You also gain access to the
extended VHF rx frequencies by doing this. So, if that is your goal, it
can be accomplished. If you want to do APRS and talk UHF, you set it up on
the other side. Nothing is crippled. It gives you
choices!<BR><BR>73<BR>Phil - AD6NH<BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> <A class=moz-txt-link-abbreviated
href="mailto:aprssig-bounces@lists.tapr.org">aprssig-bounces@lists.tapr.org</A>
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<B>On Behalf Of </B>Phillip B. Pacier<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, December 24,
2004 3:37 PM<BR><B>To:</B> TAPR APRS Mailing List<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
[aprssig] D700 & USB<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>On what other radio can you have
a TNC transmitting on one side of the radio and transmit voice on the other
side? Regardless of what bands are available, I don't see how this is
crippling anything!<BR><BR>73 & Merry Christmas<BR>Phil Pacier -
AD6NH<BR><A class=moz-txt-link-freetext
href="http://www.aprs2.net">http://www.aprs2.net</A><BR><A
class=moz-txt-link-freetext
href="http://www.aprsca.net">http://www.aprsca.net</A><BR><BR>Mark A. Lewis
wrote:<BR>
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cite=mid201A339167A67144B44D1C951A3FCAF944B6@loki.siliconjunkie.net
type="cite"><PRE wrap="">So, why do it? Sounds like by doing this you are intentionally crippling
the rig with no gain.
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[<A class=moz-txt-link-freetext href="mailto:aprssig-bounces@lists.tapr.org">mailto:aprssig-bounces@lists.tapr.org</A>] On Behalf Of Richard Holder
Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 3:26 PM
To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
Subject: RE: [aprssig] D700 & USB
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><PRE wrap="">Also: Is there a way to put APRS on band B
</PRE></BLOCKQUOTE><PRE wrap="">(right) and have ALL my
memories
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><PRE wrap="">available on band A(not just VHF)? I have it the
</PRE></BLOCKQUOTE><PRE wrap="">other way around, but
for
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><PRE wrap="">some odd reason would rather have APRS on the B
</PRE></BLOCKQUOTE><PRE wrap="">band, and access my other
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<BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"><PRE wrap="">memory channels (UHF AND VHF) on the A band.
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You can set band B as the data band - works great I use this for my APRS
Band A does not receive UHF so you are limited to a double vhf rig with
that configuration
Richard Holder
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