The 2000 is accessible but hardly handheld.  In fact, nothing in an HF radio 
can really be considered handheld, although some of the QRP rigs or the 
706's from Eicom are pretty small. Generally, when you say handheld, you're 
talking about VHF and UHF Handi-talkies or HT's.  Forgive me if I'm telling 
you things you already know.  Lou
----- 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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