Perhaps, only the shadow knows.  I don't think there will be a big rush 
though as much of the upgrades will also be availabloe in a firmware 
upgrade for current 590 radios.  The file mentions some changes on the 
front pannel, but I had a friend look who has one and he says he doesn't 
see what that change is, so it must be minor.  I suspect most changes 
will be in firmware.  Should bee interesting.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Fri, 10 Oct 2014, Steve 
Dresser wrote:

> Not only will the price drop when the new radio comes out (actually, =
> it's down from the original price already), but you'll probably see some =
> used 590s because some people will want to upgrade.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----=20
> From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 16:32
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
>
>> the 590 is a really really nice radio to operate too.
>> The front pannel is well layed out with the classic kenwood thought to =
>
>> convenience and function.
>> It's kind of the sports car of HF radios at the moment...perhaps not =
> the top=20
>> end sports car, but operating it feels like you are working a very =
> high end=20
>> rig in a nice compact package.
>> The price point is fantastic too for what you are getting.
>> And if the upcoming update is a simple firmware thing, then there is =
> no need=20
>> to wait.
>> Check into that though as you may wish to wait for the newest=20
>> version...though the current models will drop in price as soon as the =
> newest=20
>> one hits the market.
>> =20
>> 73
>> Colin, V A6BKX
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 1:38 PM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: ts590
>> =20
>>> Tnx Bob,  am just exploring the possibility at present.  I appreciate =
> the
>>> info. Jim WA6EKS
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----=20
>>> From: Bob Tinney
>>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 12:24 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>>
>>> Jim,
>>>
>>> I have not owned a TS480 so I can't say that it is that much better, =
> but
>>> I can say this.  The variable band pass filter on both receive and
>>> transmit is very good, the signal to noise ratio is one of the best =
> I've
>>> ever experienced.  And if you get one of the new 590S made since Jan =
> of
>>> 2014, the ALC mod will have already been made.  The only thing that =
> you
>>> might want to do is to add the SO3 TCXO crystal oscilator option.  It =
> is
>>> only necessary if you do a lot of 6 meter ssb or cw work.
>>>
>>> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>> On 10/10/2014 2:15 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
>>>> Bob, do you think it's worth the bother to sell my TS480 and
>>>> upgrade to a TS590? The 480 is in perfect condition and I really
>>>> have very few complaints with it.  I have no plans to do digital
>>>> stuff and I'm not a contester which is why I didn't buy the 590
>>>> when first getting back into HF around 3 years ago.  I'd have to
>>>> learn a whole new radio, but it's kind of tempting if the 590 is
>>>> that much better than the 480.  73, Jim
>>>>
>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Bob Tinney <[log in to unmask]
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:04:11 -0400
>>>> Subject: Re: ts590
>>>>
>>>> Hi Jim,
>>>>
>>>> My understanding is that Kenwood is coming out with an updated
>>>> TS590SG
>>>> next year.  It will have improved digital modes and a much higher
>>>> price.   From traffic on the TS590 list, guys are guessing the
>>>> the price
>>>> will be around $2000.  Kenwood is also planning a software update
>>>> for
>>>> present 590 owners.  This software update will give some of the
>>>> features
>>>> available on the SG model.  One of the new features of the
>>>> software
>>>> update is that the VSG1 will announce when the drive mode has
>>>> been
>>>> turned on.  Current TS590s are selling for around $1249.00.
>>>>
>>>> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>>>>
>>>> On 10/9/2014 11:41 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
>>>>   I called our local HRO last week and the manager there told me
>>>> he
>>>>   was not aware of a "new" TS590, just some firmware updates.  Not
>>>>   owning one I have no idea other than that what to ask about a
>>>> new
>>>>   radio.  Maybe someone going to Pacificon out here on the west
>>>>   coast will find out some new information.  Jim WA6EKS
>>>>
>>>>     ----- Original Message -----
>>>>   From: Richard Fiorello <[log in to unmask]
>>>>   To: [log in to unmask]
>>>>   Date sent: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 21:57:10 -0400
>>>>   Subject: ts590
>>>>
>>>>   Hi;
>>>>   Has anyone received any info as to what will be new and exciting
>>>>   in the
>>>>   ts590gs compared with the current ts-590?  Also, although the
>>>>   manual is
>>>>   available, I wonder if anyone has put together any sort of
>>>>   tutorial for
>>>>   the 590.  Someone did one for the ts480 which was basically a
>>>> set
>>>>   of mp3
>>>>   files that you can download from the handihams site.  It made
>>>>   getting
>>>>   started with the radio infinitely less difficult.
>>>>   Also, just have to ask, any screen reader users tried the remote
>>>>   handiham base units?  The skype part of the problem should be
>>>>   manageable
>>>>   but no idea how or if the control software works.  I'd have to
>>>>   play with
>>>>   Skype a bit first but who knows what the future holds.
>>>>
>>>>   --
>>>>   richard=20
>>
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