Kenwood TM-D750A FCC Filing Reveals All! First Look at the Specs

The Kenwood TM-D750A is officially real! The FCC filing has been approved and the user guide has been posted online, revealing key specifications for this highly anticipated tri-band mobile radio. Join James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) as we break down everything we learned from the FCC documents. In this episode, we discuss our price predictions (will it be $999, $1299, or even $1500?), the 7-inch display, 220 MHz power output (20 watts!), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities, GPS, D-STAR features, and why the microphone port placement has us scratching our heads. Plus, we talk tri-band antenna options and whether Rory will actually buy one at Hamcation! Timestamps: 0:00 - It's not vaporware! FCC filing confirmed 0:49 - Price predictions: What will it cost? 2:03 - Hamcation availability discussion 2:55 - FCC photos breakdown: Ports and connections 4:01 - Heat sink and fan noise concerns 5:26 - MicroSD and USB-C on the head unit 6:20 - Build quality impressions from Hamvention prototype 7:13 - Speaker and audio quality expectations 7:53 - Feature summary: APRS, D-STAR, Wi-Fi 9:27 - Bluetooth 5.0 and wireless standards 10:20 - The big question: 220 MHz power output 12:10 - Tri-band antenna recommendations 13:35 - The mic port placement problem 15:38 - Physical buttons vs touchscreen debate 16:15 - Display visibility in sunlight 17:14 - Diamond CR320B tri-band antenna option 18:52 - Final thoughts: Will Rory buy one? 🎧 Listen to Everyday Ham as an Audio Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and more! 🔗 https://www.everydayham.com 📱 Follow Everyday Ham: Instagram:   / everydayhampodcast   Website: https://www.everydayham.com #Kenwood #TMD750A #TriBandRadio #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #EverydayHam #DSTAR #APRS #MobileRadio #Hamcation #FCCFiling #KenwoodRadio #220MHz #VHF #UHF