The ts2000 can lso be modified to receive on air and marine bands by
someone with a fine soldering iron and high power microscope.

David


In message <[log in to unmask]>, Steve
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>I think the 706 reads freq, mode, and S-meter.
>
>The TS-2000 is a higher-end rig which covers 160 through 2 meters, plus 70
>Cm, with optional coverage for 33 cm.  The synthesizer speaks menus, freq,
>and can be set up as a menu option to also read the s mater.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 6:52 AM
>Subject: Icom 703 & 706
>
>
>Hi, Fellow Hams!  Does anyone know about the voice synthesizer that goes
>with the ICOM 703 and 706 rigs?  What readouts do they provide?  I'm
>thinking of buying one of these radios.
>
>Also, what's the band coverage on the Kenwood TS2000 and what about the
>voice synthesizer on that rig?  Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao

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David W Wood