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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]>
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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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