Damn!  I bought a TS-570 in 1997 and paid significantly less than 
$1,600.  I thought the price of electronics was coming donw.

73, Chris

On 7/7/2011 11:43 AM, tom behler wrote:
>      Walter:
>
> I just checked, and a brand new TS590 can be had from R and L Electronics
> for $1609.95.  This price is $20 lower than it was a few weeks ago.
>
>  From what I hear, TS590's are going so fast, that they have trouble keeping
> up with the demand.
>
> In fact, the R and L web site says they are on "back order" once again.
>
> You would need the VGS1 voice chip, of course, to make the menus and
> functions talk, and I believe that is around $60.
>
> If it were me, I'd definitely go with the TS590, as opposed to the TS2000.
> The TS2000 is slightly less accessible, and is an older rig.  Also, if you
> already have something for 2 meters and 440, you would not need those bands
> in the new radio, unless you want them as a back-up.
>
> These are just my thoughts, of course.
>
> Will se what others suggest.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Walter Hampton"<[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 10:13 AM
> Subject: how much is the 590s? should i go for that one or the 2000?
>
>
> how much is the 590s? should i go for the 2000 ? please let me know?
>
> from walter wb6jtj