Lou,
Actually, it's not in a menu. You press the number 5 key once and then use
a rotary knob to adjust the RF gain. I have to agree with Howard, though, I
would have preferred that they make the RF Gain its own knob and set up the
squelch the other way.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 15:02
Subject: Re: TS480SAT
> Wow, didn't know the RF gain was on a menu in the 480. Major drawback, as
> far as I'm concerned. I have a 440 and use the RF gain constantly. Lou
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 4:26 AM
> Subject: Re: TS480SAT
>
>
>> Off list aught to be working again. Boy they do get your attention if
>> the
>> bill is late!
>> The ts480 runs 160 through 6 meters. The ts2000 includes 2 and 70 CM as
>> well. I think their are modules for higher frequencies but I am not
>> sure.
>> If you believe the reviews, the ts480 has a better receiver for
>> sensativity
>> and selectivity and audio clarity, but does the difference matter in
>> reality? Menus and their levels talk in the 480, but the 2000 has menu
>> levels that beep I think. I do like the extra feedback. If I have
>> turned
>> back my RF gain, I want to know by how much.
>> The radical difference, is in the simplicity of the radios, the 480 uses
>> a
>> separate control head that you can mount on a dashboard, or cradle on
>> your
>> stomach as you nap on the couch. It takes about 5 minnits to see that
>> this
>> is a great idea! Now two things that drive me absolutely nuts about the
>> 480. 1. The mike plugs in to the radio rather than the control head.
>> 2. The RF gain is on a menu while the FM squelch is on a knobb. Which
>> one
>> do you use more?
>> The internal tuner will match at least 6-1 SWR, and the radio comes in
>> 100
>> and 200 watt models. When I was buying, a 480 and tmv71 cost less than a
>> 2000, and I figured this way I could monitor HF and VHF at the same
>> time.
>
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