Kevin and all:
Well, it all boils down to the art of compromise, I think. That plus the
"radio in, radio out" principle.
I'm sure that, at some point, the XYL will be interested in something to
support her many other hobbies, in addition to ham radio, and we'll probably
work out that purchase too.
Of course, it does help that it is just the two of us now as empty nesters.
There indeed are certain advantages to our stage in life! (grin)
And, then there is the "If you can't beat em, join em" mentra that I'm sure
many of our XYL's submit to eventually. (grin)
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 11:06 PM
Subject: Re: TS-590 question
Tom,
I think you've perhaps hit on the solution as to how to get new ham gear.
For those who are not blessed with the sweet ladies to whom you and I are
married, perhaps if they just bitch loud and long about the inferior quality
of their toys, their wives will either have mercy or give in just to have
peace. <BIG GRIN>
Take care and very 73.
Kevin :)
Amateur Radio: K7RX
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of tom behler
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 18:35
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TS-590 question
Steve:
Great minds think in the same direction here.
I didn't know if I could pull it off this quickly either, and I still have
to sell the 480 first, but the XYL agreed that we could swing the rest of
the purchase price if I could come up with the initial funds by selling the
480.
Of course, it helps that the XYL is a ham. She will never admit it,
probably, but I think sometimes this newer equipment, especially with its
enhanced accessibility, is fascinating for her too. It also helps her in
that I don't have to be running to her with a need for sighted help whenever
a programming or rig control issue arises. (grin) Of course, the better
receive and filtering helps her as well, since she doesn't have to hear me
complain as much about the difficulties of participating in a net under
crowded band conditions. (another big grin)
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: TS-590 question
Tnx Tom. Since you and I sometimes exchange contest scores and info, I
couldn't let you get the jump on me with a new radio.
The truth is that i had been planning to buy one in the fall. But since
that is usually the start of some nice fall propagation and also the new
contesting season, I figured I'd rather get it a little sooner and use
the time to get acquainted with it.
73, Steve KW3A
On 6/5/2011 6:44 PM, tom behler wrote:
> Hey, Steve:
>
> Congratulations on the new TS590!!!!
>
> Hopefully, I'll join you guys with TS590's before too much longer.
>
> Have to sell one of my TS480's first, though.
>
> The good thing is that by the time I get mine, all of you guys will be
> such
> well-groomed experts on the rig that good advice and helpful hints will be
> very easy to come by. (grin)
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 8:29 AM
> Subject: TS-590 question
>
>
> The UPS truck passed by yesterday, leaving in it's wake a TS-590. I've
> only played with it a little bit so far, but I'm pretty sure I'm going
> to love this thing.
>
> The rear panel seems pretty straight forward , except for the 2 din
> jacks: 13 pin acc 2, and 7 pin for amp control. Which is which? I
> don't want to do the trial and error thing. Also, since these are the
> same size as what is on the rear of the TS-2000, I hope my existing
> cables will work. Can anyone confirm this before I spend the time
> doing a pin out comparison between the 2 radios?
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
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