[Kenwood] TS2K 220 Module

[Gary]

Bad example. The TM-742A never came stock with a 220Mhz module instead, it was an
option and still is. I've owned 4 TM-741's, TM-941, TM-641, and 2 TM-742's, still do
own most of them. This subject is approached at least once a year on nearly all the
amateur related talkgroups. The manufacturers say it's arrogant of the U.S. market
to think we dictate what the offshore manufacturers produce. Today's radios are
often built on a common hardware platform then outfitted with application specific
firmware and features at as low a cost as they can. That means you may see a Kenwood
amateur mobile or handhand that looks just like one of their commercial models and
vice versa. There's alot more demand for VHF highband and UHF transcievers which
they say is why they offer so many of those. I use 220 and would love to see more
gear offered just like I use 33cm and would love to see more gear offered for that
as well.
Gary

RJD wrote:

> Try and buy a TM-742A on the open market with 144m, 440m and 220m?  Like Leo
> said several emails ago "Kenwood should realize that a mobile with the same
> construction as the THF6A would be a major home run.
>
> Instead, they continue to bring out these 2m or 440 SINGLE band mobiles or once
> in awhile a 144 an 440 dual band which the market is over saturated with.
>
> Just my 2 cents
>
> Dick, NJ9K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kenwood-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:kenwood-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Gary
> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 03:41
> To: kenwood at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Kenwood] TS2K 220 Module
>
> 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.
> >
> > Can't hurt anything and who knows, we might get what we want.
> >
> > Their email is kcc-amateur at kenwoodusa.com
> >
> > Ron Weaver - W6OM
> >
> > Web Site:  www.qsl.net/w6om
> >
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