Hello:
Well, I would cast my vote for the TS 2000.
I have had mine for over 2 years and really like it!
I think you will find that the voice synthesizer will
give you more information than
any of the other rigs.
With the help of some braille notes, I can
do nearly everything with it I ever need.
I am totally blind and the speech is great!
That's my opinion; its up to you.
Let me know your final choice, please.

73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:14 AM
Subject: new rig


>         I am afraid to do this, but here goes.
> It's time to buy a radio!
> I have been reading this list and have brought it down to four options.
> 1. Kenwood ts570 DG.
> 2.  Kenwood TS2000.
> 3.  Kenwood ts870.
> 4.  Eilkraft k2 with amp and adaptive software.
>
> Not sure if all rigs have all of the features I want.
>
> 1.  Compleete accessibility.
> 2.  Good CW Rigs.
>
> I really am not interested in prioritizing things above 30MHZ.
> Would like general coverage and good sounding A.M on the radios.
> Kenwood sale to the end of May.
> 570 $949  870 $1699  2000 $1499.
> Then off course add good mike and a power supply.
>
>
> Oh I have an external keyer and I will still have to use my external tuner
> because of the nature of my HF antenna system.
> Also have a clearspeech speaker.
> so will have stuff to use or sell.  I will sell my c-line to pay for part
> of the new radio.
> Will keep the omni as the backup station.
> All opinions are wellcome.
> It's my first HF purchase in 25 years.