Are those Canadian dollars or U.S. Dollars?
Tom Karnes
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On Thu, 2 May 2002, Michael wrote:

> Now that I finally got Ilink up and running,  can anyone give me some
> operating tips IE How can I be found and how to initiate contact and so
> on.  I didn't see my call sign listed on the list when I last connected.
> As for the new Kenwood:  There's supposed to be a new model unveiled at
> Daten and scheduled for release later on this year.  Apparently, Its
> supposed to be a 160M/70CM all mode mobile competing against the
> IC-706MKIIG in features and even price.  Now let's just think how wonderful
> an IC-706MKIIG type mobile would be with a VS-3 synth in it.
> Right now the TS-2000S here in Canada sells for $3399.00 excluding  the
> addition of a PS and 15% tax.  The IC-706MKIIG sells for $1599.00 with out
> the necessaries and tax.  Allow $8500.00 for the necessaries and then you
> would have a pretty good rig for around $2800.00 including the VS-3 and
> tax.  The only thing is, I think Yaesu and Icomm do give you a little bit
> more bang for the buck when it comes to the filtering and features.  take
> the Yaesu FT-920 or the IC-746PRO.  If you want something along those lines
> from Kenwood you have to buy the 870 or 2000 but Kenwoods VS-3 can't be
> beat.
>