this is true:
However, I think if one is going to go for the newer radio, the ts590 is a
much better choice...especially as a shack radio.
And if spoken functions is what you want,t he 590 does more than even the
480.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
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From: "Eric Oyen" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 10:48 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Kenwood TS-2000 Versus TS-590
> you could always try the TS-480. I have one here and It works nicely. I =
> haven't figured out all the controls on it yet (I only got the silly =
> thing about 3 weeks ago). Like the 590, its a more recent vintage and =
> can also be computer controlled (haven't tried that yet).
>
> -eric
> n7zzt
>
> On May 19, 2014, at 9:04 AM, Steve Forst wrote:
>
>> Richard,
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>> I have both in the shack, and a large number of folks on this list =
> have,=20
>> or have had both of these rigs. I'm sure you will get a lot of =
> input=20
>> on this, but it all comes down to what you want to do in the hobby.
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>> The 2000 came out as you might guess, in 2000, and while some
>> internal=20=
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>> changes have been made over the years, it is not the latest =
> technology.=20
>> I think the 590 came out in late 2010, for whatever that's worth.
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>> You can't use the new VGS-1 in the 2000. Won't fit, won't work.
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>> The 2000 is very accesible despite the older voice board, and the
>> 590=20=
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>> speaks a bit more. Since this is all new to you, you will have a =
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>> learning curve with either one, but lot's of help on this list.
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>> The TNC in the 2000 is kind of limited, but it is there. Although I=20=
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>> think the need for control software is a bit overblown, the free 590=20=
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>> software works well with JAWS. The free software for the 2000 is=20=
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>> only for menus and memories, but there is other stuff out there that=20=
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>> works. Jim in Texas from this list has been working to get his radio=20=
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>> control software working better for the 2000.
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>> I know you want to work all bands and get involved in all aspects of =
> the=20
>> hobby, but few if any hams really do that. You would be happy with=20=
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>> either radio.
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>> Again, what do you want to do? Work local repeaters? or only Work=20=
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>> stations across the country or around the world? I know you
>> mentioned=20=
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>> some big antenna projects. Realistic, or just caught up in the =
> moment?=20
>> Big antennas need big supports which means money and labor. If
>> you=20=
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>> are going to stay a Tech, the 2000 may be better. Unless you
>> upgrade,=20=
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>> or learn morse code, you have serious limitations on the HF bands =
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>> may not make the 590 practicle now. Of course, you may be rich,
>> then=20=
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>> you can buy one of each.
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>> 73, Steve KW3A
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>> On 5/19/2014 11:22 AM, Richard B McDonald wrote:
>>> Hi!
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>>> I am trying to decide which is a better rig for me between the =
> Kenwood
>>> TS-2000 and the Kenwood TS-590. This breaks down into two =
> considerations:
>>> 1) "accessibility" since I am blind and 2) radio functionality.
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>>> As far as accessibility, from what I have read the TS-590 seems to be =
> a bit
>>> more accessible. However, this difference seems to be small. One =
> thing I
>>> read from a accessibility review
>>> <http://active-elements.org/2012/12/01/kenwood-ts-2000/> of the =
> TS-2000 is
>>> " The TS-2000 was fitted with the optional VS-3 voice chip. The VS-3 =
> has
>>> been superseded by the excellent VGS-1 on newer Kenwood's, but gave
>>> unparalleled access to Kenwood radios when introduced." Does this =
> mean that
>>> the VGS-1 chip can be used in the TS-2000 to get its better =
> performance.
>>> Also, both rigs have a computer control software interface option. =
> How
>>> accessible are they with JAWS? Any comments about the accessibility
>>> differences of these two rigs would be greatly appreciated.
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>>> As far as radio functionality, the TS-590 seems to be a better HF rig =
> (160 -
>>> 6 meters); but that is all its got. On the other hand, the TS-2000 =
> has a
>>> far more broader range of capabilities: 160 meters - 70 cm; 23 cm =
> option,
>>> TNC, and on and on. =46rom what I have read, the TS-2000 is a very =
> good HF
>>> rig; and the difference between it and the TS-590 here are not all =
> that
>>> great. So, what are your thoughts about the radio functionality =
> between
>>> these two rigs?
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>>> Many thanks!
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>>> 73,
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>>> Richard
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