the DSP technology in the ts570 is way way more than 10 years old.
The DSP technology in the ts2000 is more than 11 years old at this point 
since I think they proto typed the ts2K in the late '90's, probably 98/99 
before they released it in 2000.
the ts570 has been around allot longer than the ts2000...not sure exactly 
when the 570 was released, but it was at least 15 years ago, likely longer 
than that.
I was having a conversation with a few local hams about this exact 
thing...how technology in the ham radio industry hasn't changed a whole lot 
in about 10 to 15 years.
And, the big 3 are still charging huge amounts of money for new radios that 
use the same older technology in them such as DSP circuits and general 
functions and features.
This is why I am really looking forward to the products designed by 
companies like Wouxun and others...they will have the tradditional 
technology, but will also be far more willing to implement brand new stuff 
into their radios and products without charging twice as much for the new 
features like the big 3 like to do.
It would be like apple releasing an old '90's style flip phone, with blue 
tooth,  and charging double for it because it's an apple product and has 
some newer technology in it...that is what is happening in the ham radio 
industry...we are still getting radios that have the same features, and 
functions, and similar design and circuitry as what was availible 15 years 
ago.
And anything that does have newer or improved design features is hugely 
expensive...see the IC7800 and radios in it's class.
They add some more functions via the micro processer, throw a few more knobs 
and buttons and connecters into the thing and charge 11 grand for it.
the radio probably costs 200 bucks to build.
So, companies like wouxun, will take all the best features, and combine them 
into a classy looking, desirable rig and charge 500 for it and still make a 
big proffit.

There are rumblings about wouxun coming out with an HF rig in the not too 
distant future...I can't wait to see that.
Give the big 3 a real run for their money hi.
Something that is say similar to the IC7000 or FT857 for half or a third of 
the price.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:05 PM
Subject: Yaesu Mic on a Kenwood


> Hi all:=20
>
> Ordered my new antenna today and I've been thinking about a backup plan, =
> should my FT-450 don't tune my G5RV and the TS-570 does.=20
> Would it be safe to use my MD-100A8X desk mic on the 570? =20
> I've been also thinking that I'd have to unload the FT-450 as it =
> wouldn't be suitable for an HF remote.=20
> I wouldn't install it as a mobile because that would require some more =
> expense, plus it would have to be professionally installed, under the =
> terms of our agreement with our car's company,=20
> plus there isn't much room for the 450 in the car. =20
> I hope it doesn't come to that because I love the 450 and having tested =
> it for almost a year now, I think for the price, its one of the best =
> performing rigs in its class.=20
> It out performs the 570 as well. Course, the 570's DSP system is 10 year =
> old technology, which is why the 590 was released last year.=20
> It probably performs better than the FT-450 but its also twice as 
> much.=20=
>
> =20
>
> 73:=20
>
> Michael De VO1RYN=20