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Old 09-05-2020, 08:17 AM   #10
elly
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I also have a Kenwood TM-281. But I'm less than impressed with its features. I have a Yaesu dual-band in my truck which allows direct frequency input from the mic by simply punching in the numbers. To do that with this unit, I have to change the function of one of the mic buttons by programming it, and then to input a freq you punch a VFO button, enter the six numbers, then punch the button you earlier programmed. This is a laborious and potentially unsafe process for a mobile radio .... not really "mobile" if you have to pull over and stop to do it. I also find the mic to be quite heavy and much bulkier than my Yaesu, yet the labels/numbers on the buttons are very tiny and difficult to read. Transmit/Receive capabilities are fine, no complaints. The radio has a scan feature which allows to scan a band, a single MHz, or the channels programmed into memory and that's pretty cool.
Installation was very easy and quick.
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