I really really really wish I had one, love that ts830S, only thing it 
doesn't do as full QSK, which I'd love.

Ts440S does pretty well at that though.

Curtis Delzer
W B 6 H E F
Fessenden, North Dakota; 58438-7300
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: ts 830


That is 1 of the all time greats for sure, good luck with it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:31 PM
Subject: ts 830


> Hi all,
>
> Thanks to the generosity of a rig-rich friend, I'm about to acquire a =
> Kenwood ts 830.  30 year old technology, of course, but in it's day, a =
> highly regarded radio.  I don't expect too much trouble mastering it =
> since everything is hard-switched.  But I know many of you have had =
> experience with this time-honored workhorse and I'd be interested to =
> hear any tips or other thoughts you might have regarding this rig.  I've =
> never really gotten to play with one for any  length of time and I'm =
> looking forward to it.  Thanks in advance for any comments.  Lou wa3mix
>