Well, Richard, that's interesting info.  Keep us posted, especially if 
you decide to go for the rig.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 11:21 AM
Subject: ts480


> Hi Tom and list;
> I ran across a posting for a used ts480 some time ago and they made a 
> point
> of mentioning that the tcxo unit was installed.  Apparently it is an
> accessory offered by kenwood and I think at the time the price was around
> $100.00
> I had no idea what a tcxo unit was which may have got us started.
> If I should buy the radio I don't think this is something I'd need.  The
> only unanswered question is if it simply plugs in or if it has to be
> soldered in.
> Richard
>
>