Hi Rich.
The TS2000S uses essentially the same sized chassis that Kenwood has used
on their HF radios since the early 1980's. You can tell this because it
uses the MB430 mobile mounting bracket--the same one used on the Kenwood
TS430S, 440S, 450S, etc.
73, de Lou K2LKK
At 09:18 PM 8/1/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi;
>No, I realized that our friends at yaesu make the ft1000 but I pictured the
>ts2000 as being of similar size. Casually looked at a ft1000 and the number
>of knobs and size of the radio was more than I wanted.
>Rich
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 10:14 PM
>Subject: Re: ts2000
>
>
>kenwood doesn't make the ft1000, yaesu does.
>at any rate, as i posted below, it doesn't read PL tones.
>it reads menu numbers and the state of the menu item, on off, or a b c d e
>sub menus.
>It reads dx cluster information, it reads signal, frequency, tells you mode
>with the first letter of the mode in CW, speaks MR when you are in memory
>mode and the channel number and frequency.
>it does not speak power level, mike level, carier level or PL...and it won't
>speak things like noise blanker level, AGC level all that kind of
>stuff...those are easy enough to set with the beeps at either end of the
>scale anyway.
>73
>Colin, V A6BKX
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:33 PM
>Subject: Re: ts2000
>
>
> > Hi;
> > That's what I was looking for just a general idea. I had this thing
> > pictured as kenwood's ft1,000 which is much bigger than I want. We have
> > talked a lot about accessibility, it obviously reads frequency and menu
> > numbers but what about p/l tones for 2 meters and other things?
> > Rich
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:44 PM
> > Subject: Re: ts2000
> >
> >
> > i have used both extensively.
> > The ts2000 is nearly the exact same size as the ts570.
> > i think the only difference between the two is that the 2000 has a
>different
> > shape to the face...its rounded on the corners and not square like the
>570.
> > When i say nearly the same size, it may well be a few milimeters smaller
>or
> > bigger, but if you put the two radios on top of each other, they are
>exactly
> > the same.
> > The 2000 doesn't speak PL tones, however, as with all the kenwood dual
> > banders, you can enter them via the mike keypad or by counting clicks on
>the
> > multi-control knob.
> > The TNC is built in, as is the antenna tuner.
> > The ts2000 comes stock with the same microphone as the 570...that little
> > narrow handheld mike don't remember the model number.
> > You may wish to get a DTMF mike when you get the radio since there is no
> > DTMF capability from the front of the radio.
> > Mine didn't come with control software, and i don't think its free from
> > kenwood
> > However, the memory and menu setup software is free and very accessible
>with
> > jaws.
> > This will allow you to set up all your memories with PL, offset, tone,
>DCS,
> > and what ever else the memories can hold.
> > The radio comes with all necesary accessoreis such as accessory plug jacks
> > and amplifier jack plugs and extra fuses and mounting screws.
> > The 2000 also employs beeps at the extremes of the scrolling
>settings...that
> > means for instance when you set power, it will beep when it reaches the
> > highest, and beep whenit reaches the lowest...this holds true for all
> > adjustable settings on the radio. It also only goes to either extreme
>and
> > will not roll over back to the highest setting or lowest setting when
> > turning the knob, just like the 570.
> > I hope that answers all your questions?
> > If you have anymore, dont' hesitate to ask!.
> > 73
> > Colin, V A6BKX
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:24 PM
> > Subject: ts2000
> >
> >
> > > Hi everyone;
> > > Its fun to get curious as long as I don't get my credit card out. I may
> > > look on line for specifics but if anyone has owned the 570 and the
>ts2000
> > I
> > > am curious as to generally how much bigger the ts2000 is?
> > > Secondly, does the ts2000 speak pl tones as the 707 does?
> > > Finally, what comes with the radio and what accessories does one need?
> > No,
> > > forget 1.2 gig
> > > Obviously one needs the vs3 and apparently there are no filters to buy.
> > Is
> > > the tnc an accessory or is it part of the standard radio? is the
>software
> > a
> > > free download? i thought that kenwoods software was free but when
>looking
> > > at the higher priced ts2000le they make a fuss about the fact that they
> > > include the software.
> > > Can't imagine using 2 meter ssb but I suppose you never know.
> > > Rich
> > >
> >
Louis Kim Kline
A.R.S. K2LKK
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