Tom,

It costs $200, and is available from W2IHY.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 18:14
Subject: Re: ts480


> Thanks, Steve.
>
> What does an external equalizer like the W2IHY box cost, approximately, 
> and
> where might I get one?
>
> I realize I'm getting way ahead of myself here;  after all, I don't even
> have the radio yet. ... Just looking at options.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 5:38 PM
> Subject: Re: ts480
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> I wouldn't say the TX audio is "really bad," but it's not as good as the
>> TS-2000's audio.  You can improve it somewhat with the right microphone,
>> or
>> by using an external equalizer such as those made by W2IHY.  That said, I
>> think the 480's audio is probably as good as that of the Icom radios you
>> mentioned.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>
>
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