Walter:

I just checked, and a brand new TS590 can be had from R and L Electronics 
for $1609.95.  This price is $20 lower than it was a few weeks ago.

From what I hear, TS590's are going so fast, that they have trouble keeping 
up with the demand.

In fact, the R and L web site says they are on "back order" once again.

You would need the VGS1 voice chip, of course, to make the menus and 
functions talk, and I believe that is around $60.

If it were me, I'd definitely go with the TS590, as opposed to the TS2000. 
The TS2000 is slightly less accessible, and is an older rig.  Also, if you 
already have something for 2 meters and 440, you would not need those bands 
in the new radio, unless you want them as a back-up.

These are just my thoughts, of course.

Will se what others suggest.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Walter Hampton" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 10:13 AM
Subject: how much is the 590s? should i go for that one or the 2000?


how much is the 590s? should i go for the 2000 ? please let me know?

from walter wb6jtj