Ed,
I had a TS2000 for a couple of years and traded it for an Icom 
746PRO.  The Icom isn't as accessible but more sensitive and 
selective.  Also, the Kenwood had a "digital" sound in receive and I 
didn't particularly care for that.  And, often I didn't operate for a 
while and was a bit lost with all of the Kenwood controls!!  That's 
me and certainly no fault of Kenwood.  But finally, my preference was 
for the Icom which I since have replaced with an 756PRO III.
Hope this helps.
Pat, K9JAUAt 01:44 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote:
>I was wondering how satisfied owners are with this rig along side of others
>they have used?  Selectivity, sensitivity and such,   I hear the
>accessibility is good.
>I have a 480 so am somewhat familiar with this particular  rig.  Thanks and
>73.  Ed  K7UC