Gee, I was wondering what other rigs I need to review, and here it is. As far as I am concerned, this model is a keeper. A very good non-digital (other than PACKET/APRS) FM transceiver. The interesting thing to note about this model is that the average used prices for this model are at or near its original retail price.This is a testament to the quality and usability of this radio. Our local EOC also has two of these TM-D710(A) radios (without the VGS-1), and again, except for the memory batteries in the display unit, they have performed flawlessly. All three have the VGS-1 module installed. Other than the problems stated above, I have had no other problems with any of these radios. The second radio purchased is now being used as a remote base and the third radio is in my car. Both of these needed to have the memory batteries in the display unit replaced. The circuit board the microprocessor was on was replaced. I have since acquired two more TM-D710(A) radios, the first of these two had to sent in for repair/replacement of the microprocessor. I used to use an external Garmin GPS unit with this radio, but this radio is now my base station. I have used all of the capabilities of this radio EXCEPT ECHOLINK and have had no problems with this radio. Other than replacing the memory battery in the display unit (which is very easily done), I have had no problems with this radio. I purchased my first TM-D710(A) in March of 2010. A very good non-digital (other than PACKET/APRS)radio
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