Howard:

This is extremely helpful, and I really appreciate it.

I guess the 200-watt version wouldn't be too practical in the motor home, 
due to the power supply requirements.

The loss figure with the auto-tuner in the radio is a bit of a bummer, but I 
suspect that may be true with all auto-tuners.

Could you give me a rough size comparison between the TS480 and the TS2000?

My suspicion is that the TS2000 is about the same size as my Icom 746 which 
I have at the home qth, which would be too big for the motor home.

This is what makes the TS480 seem like a more practical HF rig for the motor 
home.

Plus, I don't think I can afford the TS2000 anyway, even though I'd sure 
like one.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 1:45 AM
Subject: Re: some basic questions on the TS480


> Since others might be interested.  The 200 watt version of the ts480 does
> not have the internal tuner.
> 2.  The internal tuner has a 15 per cent loss figure.
> 3.  A single suupply can work on the 200 watt model, but you need 45 amps 
> of
> available current.
> 3.  A dealer should install the voice board and filter for you.
> 4.  I do not know if their is room for both CW and SSB filters inside the
> radio.
> 5.  The audio options take care of what is usually needed on SSB, but for 
> CW
> use you will want the 500 HZ IF filter.
> 6.  Everything on the radio talks except the service menus, and the SWR
> meter on the radio.  That means that the S meter talks, and all of the
> operation menu settings.
> AF gain RF gain VOX delay, all 60 menu setting options.
>