DRU3A is not installed when you buy it new, but I'm sure most stores will 
install it for you, it's a very easy install. I will say though, who ever 
does it better put the VS-3 in the radio first because the TRU3A sits right 
against the top of it and I don't think you could get it in or out of it's 
spot with the DRU3A in the radio, if so it would be very hard. I put both in 
the radio myself.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000 questions


> Thanks for the info John.  Does the DRU-3A come installed in the radio or 
> do
> you order it separate and install it yourself?  Also do you know what it
> costs?  If I get the radio I'll probably be asking for any cheat sheets 
> you
> may have.
>
> Thanks, Gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:30 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000 questions
>
> The VS-3 is the voice chip for the TS-2000, the DRU3A just records what 
> you
> want if you want to contest or something. I have it, but it's not a big
> deal.
> A new one will have the latest firmware but I don't think there have been
> all that many changes anyway. The last few updates I saw were pretty
> pointless for the US version.
> You'd be very happy with the TS-2000, I've had mine almost a year now and
> it's a real good radio. It's my primary radio in case you were wondering
> with all the radios I mention having here, the TS-2000 is the one I use
> about 85% of the time, with the IC-706 coming out for PS events and 
> vacation
>
> and the TS-830 a lot of weekends. I haven't used the TS-570 since I got 
> the
> TS-2000. I really like the TS-2000, as does everyone I know who has one, 
> and
>
> that's a lot of them.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:54 PM
> Subject: Kenwood TS2000 questions
>
>
>> Hi all,
>> I'm thinking it's time to upgrade my radio.  The TS440 has been good but
>> I'm
>> looking for something more modern and with newer features.  So I'm
>> considering purchasing the Kenwood TS2000.  I'm looking at buying a new 
>> or
>> good used one.  But I have a few questions.  First question is would it 
>> be
>> better to buy a new radio so it would have the newest mods and software 
>> in
>> it or is there no new mods or software in the new radios?  Also, are 
>> there
>> any accessories that you need with the TS2000?  Someone mentioned I 
>> should
>> get the DRU-3A digital recorder.  What exactly is that and what does it
>> do?
>> Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> 73, Gary, N5GD