Hi Tom,

I had a 440 for about 15 years and it worked pretty well for me.  With the
VS-1 it is pretty accessible too although the VS-1 is hard to find if it
isn't in the rig already.  Also, these radios are starting to fail and
Kenwood really charges an arm and a leg to fix them.

You might do better, if you are looking at slightly older equipment, to find
a TS-850 with the VS-2.  However, probably the best bang for your buck would
be to go with the TS-570DG which is current and pretty reasonable in cost.

I hope this is helpful and wish you very 73.

Kevin, K7RX :)

-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Tom Brennan
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 04:39
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Subject: Re: Radioes


Ok, I'm looking at some hf gear to celebrate my general.  Any comments on
the
Kenwood ts-440?

Tom


Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP R/D - AU
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html