John,

I can't speak to the old 570, but the TS-2000, 480, and 590 will all 
handle the extra pf keys.  The 590 has 2 front panel keys, so will do a 
total of 6 pf keys, while the 480 and 2000 only have 1 front panel key, 
so the extra 4 keys give a total of 5 pf keys.

You probably know this, but in the 2000 it is menu 51.  Submenu A for 
the front panel key, and submenus B - Efor the extra  pf keys.

I just got an e-mail informing me that I've won 8.2 million dollars in 
the Nigerian  lottery.   When I get my money, I'll buy each of us a 990.

73, Steve KW3A
On 5/8/2013 2:25 PM, John Miller wrote:
> Do most HF only radios support 4 function buttons? I know the ones with 2,
> 440 etc. do but as far as I know most radios I'm familiar with, if it's HF
> only the function buttons wouldn't do anything. I can't say about the 590
> since I don't and probably will never have one and will certainly never even
> look at a 990 on my current budget.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 1:43 PM
> Subject: Re: kenwood microphone
>
>
>> Do you use it on a kenwood radio, and if so,, are these buttons
>> definable in menus.  I called a ham store and he said it wouldn't work
>> that way on the 590.  I also had a friend look on line, and he says it
>> appears exactly the same mike as the mfj 297.  The main reason I wanted
>> it was to have the 4 functions on a desk mike.
>> 73
>> Butch
>> WA0VJR
>> Node 3148
>> Wallace, ks.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 7 May 2013, Bob
>> Ray wrote:
>>
>>> Butch, Here is the mic I referred to earlier.  I have one of these and it
>>> does have the four buttons that you were looking for.
>>>
>>>
>>> HamPros
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> NS-508
>>> (more info)
>>>
>>>
>>> High Quality Condenser Desktop Microphone.
>>> .Flexible Microphone Boom.
>>> .FM/SSB Audio Quality Selector Switch.
>>> . Variable microphone gain.
>>> .Up/Down Controls work for Kenwood FM mobile use only.
>>> .Requires an optional cable specific for your radio.
>>>
>>> I am using it with my 590 and don't have the batteries in it since I
>>> don't
>>> need the amplifier.
>>>
>>> Bob kd0br
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
>>> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:06 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: kenwood microphone
>>>
>>> I'm looking for a base mike for my kenwood with the 4 function keys.
>>> Does
>>> anyone make one?
>>> 73
>>> Butch
>>> WA0VJR
>>> Node 3148
>>> Wallace, ks.
>>>
>>>
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>
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