[Kenwood] TS2K 220 Module

[Gary]

At last report the U.S. (which is the only mass 220Mhz amateur market) represents only about 6% of their entire sales which time and again does not justify the expense of producing such a module. The TM-331A/E was never updated to the TM-341, 351, 361, or 371 like its single band brethren for the exact same reason,
dwindling/insufficient market. The idea has been floated many times without effect. Best to dramatically increase 220Mhz use and demand for gear will automatically follow. Here in Southern CA. activity on that band is about half of what it was a decade ago, i.e., it's getting worse not better and manufacturers aren't
going to make gear for bands with decreasing activity.
Gary

w6om at cox.net wrote:

> Anyone besides myself interested in seeing Kenwood supply a 220 Mhz Module for the TS 2000 instead of 1.2 Ghz?   It is simply a numbers game and I suggest any TS 2000 owners interested drop them an email today requesting they produce a 220 Mhz module for the TS 2000 in addition to the 1.2 Ghz module they already have.
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> Can't hurt anything and who knows, we might get what we want.
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> Their email is kcc-amateur at kenwoodusa.com
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> Ron Weaver - W6OM
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