I know quite a few guys with the 590. I haven't heard any negative comments
about it, but you must remember that it is closer to the bottom end of the
price range than the top. The Icom 7600 for example, is a better radio than
the 590, but it costs about twice as much too. I would guess that the 590
would be considered to be a bit above an entry level radio. The manager of
the Phoenix HRO is a good friend of mine. He tells me that for the price,
the 590 is a good buy. BTW, the Phoenix HRO is about 1.5 miles from my
house. Believe me, that is a very dangerous thing, Hi.
73
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:26 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
One thing that stands out about the 990 is the number of physical knobs and
controls it has, which definitely increases the cost of the radio. I would
never buy one just for its accessibility (well, maybe if I were a
billionaire and wanted to get rid of a little extra cash); I'd spend that
kind of money for other reasons such as improved filters and signal to
noise. I'll be interested to see how the 590 stacks up against other radios
in that price range.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard, W A 9 Y B W" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:32
Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
> It isn't that you need to spend $8 thousand for accessibility, it is just
> that as Kenwood comes out with new radios, they improve the accessibility
> from previous radios. The TS-590 has great accessibility compared to
> nothing. I bet that when Kenwood comes out with their next mid-priced
> radio
> to replace the 590 that radio will probably have more accessibility than
> the
> 990. Let's all praise Kenwood for what they have done to encourage them
> to
> keep up the good work. We need to contact Kenwood directly, not just in
> our
> blind community.
>
> I own a 570 and a 590 and while the 590 has better accessibility, the 570
> does fine. PRAISES to Kenwood!!
>
> 73
>
> Howard #3
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Thurman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 12:25 PM
> Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
>
>
>> can someone please explain to me why it costs 8000 bucks to get =
>> accessibility?!?!?! I was like I will get this radio now I feel like =
>> only rich people get accessibility. I do no thane tha kind of money and =
>> I do not see how half of you do being blind. I certainly do not have =
>> anywa y to get tha kind of cash being screwed by social insecurity.. =
>> Nobody is going to hire a blind guy in this economy and those jobs tha =
>> were out there dried up years ago for us. and the NFB has done nothing =
>> to help the citation. in fact i think they made it worse. no company =
>> will risk lawsuits by hiring a blind person when there are so many =
>> sighted applicants. Even if I could get a job, transportation costs =
>> alone would eat up most of what I would make.
>> On Jul 14, 2013, at 4:38 PM, "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Butch, as I mentioned to you on the land line, I have decided to =
>> get a
>>> 990, but I still want to wait a few more months before spending the 8 =
>> grand.
>>> I will also talk to Rob Sherwood and Ken Long, who are testing it in =
>> the
>>> lab, and writing a comprehensive review on it. Have you checked the TX =
>> power
>>> limit to see how close it holds to the desired power level? The =
>> ability to
>>> set a hard limit on output power is especially useful for those who =
>> run very
>>> large amps, and don't want to exceed the 1500 watt legal limit..
>>>=20
>>> Best 73
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>> Alan R. Downing
>>> Phoenix, AZ
>>>=20
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Butch Bussen
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:05 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: TS-990 Review
>>>=20
>>> Yep, a very good review. I've had my 990 for a couple months and I=20
>>> learned some tricks I had overlooked.
>>> 73
>>> Butch
>>> WA0VJR
>>> Node 3148
>>> Wallace, ks.
>>>=20
>>>=20
>>> On Sun, 14 Jul 2013, Curtis Delzer=20
>>> wrote:
>>>=20
>>>> well you've certainly done it!
>>>> terrific review and comprehensive as well. were you able to install
>>>> v1.03 of the firmware while you had the radio?
>>>> that adds a couple things significant for enthusiastic and fantastic
>>>> operating; AGC improvement, and seamless full break in CW without
>>>> the clicks and thumps of earlier firmware.
>>>> again, thanks again!
>>>>=20
>>>> At 02:57 AM 07/14/13, you wrote:
>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>=20
>>>>> The accessibility review, and audio demos, of the flagship Kenwood
>>> TS-990
>>>>> is at:
>>>>>=20
>>>>>=20
>>> =
>>
http://active-elements.org/2013/07/14/kenwood-ts-990-accessibility-review-=
>> 3/
>>>>>=20
>>>>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>>>>>=20
>>>>> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with =
>> disabilities
>>>>>=20
>>>>> www.active-elements.org
>>>>>=20
>>>>> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>>>>=20
>>>>=20
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