Hi Lou, send me your off list address, and I'll send you some more in depth 
information, from a while back. dd.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000


> Thanks for the info, Danny.  I hadn't known that there were so many
> hand-held HF radios around.  Lou
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 10:07 PM
> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
>
>
>> Hi Sarah, There Are Some HF Handheld  HT, Radios,
>> Tokyo HyPower HT750, a synthecized triband/40, 15, and 6meter CW and SSB
>> capable Radio,
>> Then, there are Mizuho/AEA DX Handy, Singleband,
>> MX-7S/40meter,
>> MX-14-S/20meter,
>> MX-18S/17meter,
>> MX-21S/15meter,
>> MX-28S/10meter,
>> And several different 6meter radios,
>> all the Mizuhos are ssb and CW Capable radios, using V C O, , variable
>> Crystal oscilaters,;you can vary the crystals in those radios to giv
>> different band segments, about fifty hurtz per segment,there are 2,
>> crystal
>> holders per radio.
>> giving around 100hurtz.
>> The HT750 affords about 300hurtz per band.
>> If I remember right, the ht750 is either 2or3watts, and the Mizuhos are 1
>> or
>> 2watts. the HT750 sell used for between 400&700$s,
>> The Mizuhos sell for 1-400$s, depending on condition and acs.
>> I've had and used one of the Mizuhos, actually it was a AEA/DX handy/same
>> difference, 10 meter radio, and one of the HT750.
>> I had mine several years ago, the prices have nearly doubled in the past
>> five years.
>>
>> The closest thing to handheld that's out there and available for from
>> 300-600$s, depending on whether new or used, and depending on acs,
>> Is The,
>> Yaesu, Yes I dare to mention that name here,/cause there ain't nothing
>> else
>> out like it,
>> FT-817 and 817ND/newer model.
>> It's about 8.5inches from front to back,
>> five inches from right to left, and an inch high/measurements not_ exact.
>> Radio will transmit and receive 160meters-70CM, all mode,, power up to
>> five
>> watts.
>> FM and AM Broadcast , and Airband receive.
>> It comes with rechargeable NICAD internal battery pack and charger,
>> VHF/UHF antenna, shoulder strap, mic, power cord.
>> Can be computer controled, and or operated by the John Hansen Millenium
>> QSYER, and there are a lot of extras you can obtain and use with it.
>> I've had and used them, now have one, which I really like, but they have
>> their drawbacks.  I'll be glad to interact with any of you about any of
>> these radios.  They're not perfect, they're what as known as "nitch
>> radios,
>> they fit in a nitch of need in the ham community.  They're not for
>> everybody, and they all have their plusses and minuses.
>> HTH, Danny,
>> my off list email is [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>> but nothing made in the last several years.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Sarah Alawami" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 9:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
>>
>>
>>> Wo. That to me is not portable . I'm looking for something more handheld
>>> and
>>> is accessible to a point. I know nothing out there is 100% accessible so
>>> I'm
>>> not holding my breath. If I'm wrong on that last statement then feel 
>>> free
>>> to
>>> correct me.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Kevin Minor
>>> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 4:51 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Kenwood TS2000
>>>
>>> Hi Sarah.
>>>
>>> I have a TS-2000, and it is technicly a portable radio.  It has a handle
>>> on
>>> the side of it to let you carry it.  It weighs around 18 pounds, if I
>>> remember the specs right.
>>>
>>> That's the good news.  Now for me, the realist.  For me this radio isn't
>>> portable.  I'd have to carry not only the radio, but the power supply as
>>> well, which has to be at least 20 amps continuous if you want to operate
>>> the
>>> rig at full power.  I'd also have to bring an antenna or two to allow me
>>> to
>>> use the radio on HF and VHF/UHF.  I don't know how you'd plan on using
>>> the
>>> radio, but if portability is what you're looking for, I'd look at a
>>> different radio.  For me, the 2000 is just what I want.  I'll have to
>>> look
>>> for a low band antenna when I go to Dayton.  The apartment antenna that 
>>> I
>>> purchased just isn't cutting it.
>>>
>>> If you have any other questions, let me know.
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Kevin Minor, N8EGA
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