I think it takes the VS-2, not 3
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Gormley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:22 AM
Subject: Re: TS-870S Opinions
> Doug that rig is a very blind friendly rig and works fine on cw. It uses
> the vs3 voice chip and that rig is likt its baby brother the 850. When
> you
> turn it on, Press the synthesizer button along with the power button and
> it
> will read out the menus in morse code. 73- pat kk3f
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Payne" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:08 AM
> Subject: TS-870S Opinions
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> A club member offered to sell me his Kenwood TS-870S. how do you feel
>> about
>> this rig? The eHam reviews highlight its great audio. Is it a good rig
>> for
>> CW, my mode of choice? is the radio blind-friendly? I know the rig can
>> accommodate a speech synthesizer. Are there menu settings or other
>> features
>> which would make this radio a poor choice? Thanks for your comments.
>>
>> --Doug
>>