Ok, so what's the prices on these wonderful rigs in general, lol.  
the 2000 still sounds like it's workable.

eden

On 7/17/2012 3:08 PM, Steve wrote:
> Hey Mike,
>
> Welcome to this great hobby.  I'm sure you'll get a ton of opinions.
>
> Depending on what you want and your budget, I'd go for the 590 or the
> Ts-2000.  The 570 is nice, but is discontinued and a bit outdated.
>
> The 480Sat and the 590 are similar in that they have excellent accessibility
> with the VGS1 optional voice board.  They both run 160-6 with 60 meters, and
> they both have internal tuners.  The interface capabilities and filtering
> and receiver dynamic range are much improved on the TS-590, so if you can
> afford the extra money, it is well worth the cost, in my opinion.  Also, the
> 590 has the meter readout accessible, while the 480 does not.
>
> As an option, let me throw out the Ts-2000 for your consideration.  If you
> want a rig-in-a-box, this is the one with almost any feature you need.  The
> receiver performance and filtering aren't quite as good as the 590, but it
> is a bit cheaper.  Also, it isn't quite as accessible, as some of the
> settings like mike level, power level don't speak, but the knob you adjust
> them with is detented and it beeps at the min and max levels so you can
> determine where they are set.  In addition to Hf, you get 144MHz 70CM
> coverage all mode at 100 watts on 2 meters and 50 watts on 70 Cm, it also
> has a satellite mode if you ever care about that.
>
> Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.
>
> Steve
> Lansing, MI
>
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