Outline This device is a dual-band 144/430MHz FM car transceiver planned and designed for amateur radio communications and has the following features. 1. Has a built-in TNC which conforms to the AX.25 protocol. With a portable computer, allows you to enjoy Packet operation quite easily. 2. Includes a program for dealing with data formats supported by Automatic Packet/ Position Reporting System (APRSJ. 3. Is capable of receiving packet data on one band while receiving audio on another band. 4.. Enhanced Programmable Memory (PM) channels store virtually entire current operating environments for your quick recall. 5. Contains a total of 200 memory channels to program frequencies and other various data. Allows each memory channel to be named using up to 8 alphanumeric and special ASCII characters. 6. “Visual Scan” graphically and simultaneously shows the conditions of up to 181 frequency channels. 7. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) or Digital Code Squelch (DCS) rejects unwanted calls from other stations. 8. The separate front panel can be mounted in a convenient different place from the main unit. 9. Equipped with an easy-to-read large LCD with alphanumeric display capability. 10. Enhances the functions of an optional VC-H1 Interactive Visual Communicator designed for plug-and-play color slow-scan television (SSTV). 11. Utilizes Sky Command System n designed to control a KENWOOD HF transceiver at a remote location (U.S.A./ Canada only).