I kept my 2000 because of its coverage of 144 and 440 bands on all 
modes.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Fri, 8 Jun 2012, Steve Dresser wrote:

> Jim,
>
> The 480 gives much more feedback than does the 2000, and the 590 gives more
> feedback than does the 480.  The 2000 reads frequency, s-meter, and menu
> settings, but does not read PL/CTCSS or power or mic gain.  I found the lack
> of speech in the 2000 to be very frustrating after having seen the 480.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 19:08
> Subject: Stpeech guide output on the Ts2000 and Ts480?
>
>
>> Hi listers, I know this subject has been discussed before, but
>> can someone tell me, us, if the speech guide is just as detailed
>> on the Ts-2000 as it is on the TS-480? I have a 480 and am kind
>> of thinking about upgrading to the 2000 but really want the same
>> level of information that the speech chip offers on the 480.
>> Thanks, Jim WA6EKS
>>
>
>