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Re: some basic questions on the TS480
From:
Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:04:09 -0400
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Tom,

You forgot about FM on 10 meters.  Other than that, though, you're 
absolutely right.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 18:02
Subject: Re: some basic questions on the TS480


>    Ok, Steve, but here's what may be a dum question.  Please keep in mind
> that I've been grading student papers all day, and the brain is getting
> fried.
>
> Why would you need PL tones or CTCSS tones on HF?
>
> I can understand 6 meters for 6-meter repeaters, maybe, but not HF, unless
> I'm really missing the boat on something here.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 4:53 PM
> Subject: Re: some basic questions on the TS480
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> In addition to reading all the menus, the voice chip in the TS-480 reads
>> PL
>> and CTCSS frequencies.  The TS-2000 reads only the menus.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 09:49
>> Subject: Re: some basic questions on the TS480
>>
>>
>>>    Thanks again, Eric.
>>>
>>> I'm not too close to a purchase yet, but am considering it seriously.
>>>
>>> Wish I could get the TS2000, but I don't think that'd give me the 
>>> smaller
>>> size and portability I'd want in the motor home.
>>>
>>> I am still trying to figure out how much the voice chip in the TS480
>>> speaks,
>>> in comparison to the TS2000 which I think tells you just about 
>>> everything
>>> including menus.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 10:38 PM
>>> Subject: Re: some basic questions on the TS480
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Tom,
>>>> I'm considering that rig or the new Elecraft k3.
>>>>
>>>> I already posted earlier what type of antenna setup I plan to get.
>>>>
>>>> That Elecraft sure looks impressive and should be really accessible.
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> KU3I
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>

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