Hi Tom,

Just an idea.  Get yourself on the TS-2000 list on Yahoogroups.com and see 
if anyone there is close enough to you so you could see a TS-2K you could 
get your hands on.

Good luck and very 73.

Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: TS480 and TS2000 comparison needed for HF


>    Chris:
>
> Well, it's good to hear from you, and the wheels are turning here.
>
> My next step is going to be to try to take a look at both rigs for myself.
>
> Problem is that here in Big Rapids, I know of noone who has either rig,
> although the ham dealer up in Gaylord might.
>
> So, that's my next step.
>
> Will keep you posted.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:   KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris Schulte" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:26 PM
> Subject: Re: TS480 and TS2000 comparison needed for HF
>
>
>>I like the statement that was made by the person that said that it was all
>> based on budget.  Ultimately, that is the final decision maker.  By all
>> means Tom, if you can aford the 2000, then get it, I'm thinking that it's
>> not going to be much bigger then the IC718, and if it is, then a simple
>> search on the internet will tell you that.  If it is much larger, then 
>> you
>> can simply save a bundle of money by purchasing the ts480.  I think that
>> size of price, and size of radio will be the two main deciding factors,
>> since it seems that there's really no definitive answer here as to which
>> is
>> better for transmit and recieve.  Yoou're going to get and have gotten
>> some
>> that swear by the ts480, and some that swear by the ts2000.  My line of
>> thinking is, if it's the same or close to the same size as the 718, and 
>> if
>> you have the cash for it, then grab the 2000.  But, seeing as how the 480
>> is
>> going for less then a thousand bucks, and there is an accessibility
>> advantage, as well as a size advantage, I'd jump on that 480.  But that's
>> just a personal oppinion, and you know what they say about oppinions,
>> they're like noses, and all smell.  *smile*
>> 73,
>> Chris, w8cjs