most of the guys on 14.178 and other freqs used by the audio gooroos
(notably nu9N) are using ts870's.
they have a very flat response on the receiver with little modification and
are apparently easy to put 6K filters in.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: ts870


> It takes the VS-2. They're 1 of the best sounding radios on the air but it
> was out a long time so that's probably why it was discontinued. I can't
say
> I've ever had the pleasure of sitting in front of one but sure would like
to
> some time.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 3:03 PM
> Subject: ts870
>
>
> > Hi;
> > Just wondering in anyone has used the kenwood ts870 and how you liked
it?
> > Does anyone have any idea when it was discontinued and why?
> > Any ideas which speech board it uses and if the inevitable menus are
> > readable?
> > Richard
> >
>
>
>
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