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[[Image:Kenwood TM-D700E.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Kenwod TM-D700]]
The "Kenwood TM-D700A" radio (and now the [[TM-D710A]] includes a built in [[TNC]], which is APRS-capable. This radio can be a APRS client (by adding a [[GPS]]) or can even function as a digipeater. It will do Widen-N but that function must be enabled via the serial port.  This should not be a big issue, as mobile digis are not very desirable. This radio is great for emergency management, as it can be used as a mobile radio with 50 watts (35 watts on [[UHF]]), a crossband repeater, a digipeater, an APRS client and a scanner. The large display often eliminates the need for a separate computer for APRS, although it is tough to enter messages using the front panel or the microphone. 

John Hansen (W2FS) does make an add-on to enable use of a PS/2 keyboard connected directly into the mic jack.

Recent traffic on the APRSSIG mailing list has produced this recommended setup for TM-D700 users (in the US):
# Using a PC, Permanently set UITRACE to TEMP to support TEMPn-N
# Using a PC, set DIGI ON  (if it defaults to off, I forget)
# USING APRS MENU, set UIDIGI to WIDE1-1
# USING APRS MENU, set DIGI OFF
# Save these APRS settings in a PM.

This way you are always a TEMPn-N digi, but are only a WIDE1-1 digi when you specifically activate it.

Also, TM-D700 users may want to check out the [[VoiceAlert|Voice Alert]] page. For information about setting up your radio to inform you of other APRS stations nearby with live operators in attendance.

== Links ==
* [http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Communications/Amateur_Radio/Amateur_Radio_Retired/TM-D700A Kenwood TM-D700A]
* [http://www.coastalchip.com/Kenkey.htm Kenwood TM-D700 Keyboard Interface Kit from W2FS]
* [http://www.btinternet.com/~g6odt/d700.html TM-D700 Remote control program with Messaging]
* [http://www.wa3hrl.com/link700/index.html link700 for TM-D700]

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