[amsat-bb] Kenwood TM-V71A or DM-710 for Satellite Work

Continuing on my thread with questions about mobile transceivers for use with FM satellites, I should have looked no further than my own shack. I have a Kenwood TM-V71 that is full duplex that I'm currently not using. Does anyone on the lists have any experience with this transceiver for satellite operation?

I'm particularly interested in hearing how sensitive the receiver was with the satellites, or experiences using it for mobile satellite operation. The D710 with APRS functionality is an identical radio in terms of the RF hardware, so experiences with that radio would also be welcome.

I'll be a passenger in my upcoming trip so no worries about my trying to operate a full-duplex radio while driving. (Ha, Ha)