Thanks, Steve.

What does an external equalizer like the W2IHY box cost, approximately, and 
where might I get one?

I realize I'm getting way ahead of myself here;  after all, I don't even 
have the radio yet. ... Just looking at options.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: ts480


> Tom,
>
> I wouldn't say the TX audio is "really bad," but it's not as good as the
> TS-2000's audio.  You can improve it somewhat with the right microphone, 
> or
> by using an external equalizer such as those made by W2IHY.  That said, I
> think the 480's audio is probably as good as that of the Icom radios you
> mentioned.
>
> Steve
>
>