Hi Keith,

I had a 746 pro, and the ts2k doesn't appear to hold a candle to the 746
pro, but I wouldn't pay the extra bucks/euro's for the 756 pro, mostly what
you're getting is a beautiful scale/bar graph.

Fred Olver, n9bso  [log in to unmask]
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From: "Keith Barrett" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 3:52 PM
Subject: ts-480 and kwnwood receivers


> Hi all
>
> Been reading the comparison between ts480 and ic-746 pro discussion
> with interest.
>
> Someone mentioned that the only kenwood in production better than the
> ts480 is the ts-870.  Interesting that a 10 year old design should be
> better than their latest offering.
>
> As an interesting point though, how much is accessibility worth?  I
> think that the ic-756 pro 3 would out perform any kenwood on the
> market as would the ft1000 mark 5.
>
> It seems to me that kenwood are heading towards the gymic end of the
> market and while it is good for us from an accessibility stand, if
> accessibility means us not having access to the top of the line
> radios, that is not so good.
>
> I wonder if kenwood will bring out anything again to compeat with the
> big guns.  After all, if I did not have to think accessibility, I
> would not consider anything they are making at present so their
> market share must be falling?
>
> Keith
>
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>
> Keith Barrett
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