I don't think icoms are any more sensative then Kenwoods, but i do know they
reduce their noise floor levels.
I know there is a mod for the ts2000 that will reduce the noise floor to
that of an ic746/756
So, even though they are no more sensative then kenwoods, you will hear more
on the icoms.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: thinking of changing rigs
> Lou,
>
> I've always thought Icoms were way ahead of Kenwoods in the
> sensitivity and noise department, but their lack of speech feedback
> makes them difficult for us to use. That was less of an issue when
> there were more controls on the front panel, but today everything is
> buried in menus and it makes operation tough for us. It's just so
> nice to be able to access everything, and that's why I bought my 480.
>
> Steve
>
> On Monday 3/6/06 22:37 Louis Kim Kline wrote:
> >Hi.
> >
> >I bought the TS2000S mostly because of accessibility. There are things I
> >don't like about the radio. It isn't as sensitive as some of my older
> >equipment, and I don't like the AGC on the TS2000S. Actually the
receiver
> >on my Kenwood TS690S will outperform the TS2000S.
> >
> >Anyway, I think my favorite transceiver from a receiver performance
> >standpoint was the Icom IC735--zI always had all the sensitivity that I
> >wanted, and it was somehow more intelligible in noisy band conditions
than
> >any of my Kenwood radios. Regarding the IC746, I would have gone with
that
> >radio if I could have solved the accessibility problem, and there are
> >somethings that I don't even care that much about. I find for example in
> >the TS2000S that the menus are pretty much set and forget. I presume
that
> >the Icom is like that also. PL tones are a much bigger deal, as is
> >repeater offsets.
> >
> >
> >If Icom would even let you program it from a computer like the TS2000S,
> >that would be a manageable arrangement. If they did that the way that
> >Kenwood did with the '2000, maybe I would still be running an Icom IC706
MkIIG
> >
> >73, de Lou K2LKK
> >
> >
> >
> >At 09:07 AM 3/6/2006 -0500, you wrote:
> > > Gary:
> > >
> > >Although I don't use the IC746 pro, I do have the Icom 746 basic rig,
and
> > >love it. I have heard others say that they feel the sensitivity and
> > >selectivity of the 746 line is better than that for the TS2000. I
haven't
> > >had a TS2000, though, to do a direct comparison myself.
> > >
> > >The only down side to the 746 is that you probably will need some
sighted
> > >assistance to get certain things set up, since the menus and some other
> > >functions (like repeater off-sets and PL tone selection) are not "user
> > >friendly". Once you get repeaters programmed into memories, though,
those
> > >problems are solved.
> > >
> > >I don't know how helpful this will be to you, and I'm sure others on
the
> > >list will have their own thoughts and opinions.
> > >
> > >If you have any more questions regarding my experience with the 746,
feel
> > >free to ask.
> > >
> > >73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> > >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > >Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 10:42 PM
> > >Subject: thinking of changing rigs
> > >
> > >
> > > > I am thinking of changing rigs from my ts2000.
> > > >
> > > > Candidates are
> > > > icom 746 pro
> > > > icom 756 pro
> > > > kenwood ts480
> > > >
> > > > I would like to hear from anyone who has actually operated these
rigs to
> > > > get a feel for their performance and useability.
> > > >
> > > > I don't need anything over 100 wattts, in fact, any other rig
suggestions
> > > > are welcome.
> > > > I'm mostly looking for better selectivity and sensitivity than I
seem to
> > > > get with the 2000.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any light you can shed on this.
> > > > 73
> > > >
> >
> >Louis Kim Kline
> >A.R.S. K2LKK
> >Home e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> >Work e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> >Work Telephone: (585) 697-5753
>
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