You need to ask him if it has the alc mod or if it is new enough that it
was put in by Kenwood.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.
On Fri, 10 Oct 2014, Jim Gammon wrote:
> If I buy a Ts590, which looks possible because a friend, and
> local ham has one he is willing to sell me. I would be
> interested in selling my TS480 and would certainly advertise it
> here before anywhere else. Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:53:52 -0700
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
> I doubt if you'll see much more of a price drop on new ones,
> dealers
> are already told the 590 is no longer in production, the g is
> supposed
> to come in November I think. I think I paid $1600 for mine, so
> $1250
> is a good deal, and as you suggest, used should be even less,
> although
> you have to watch out for the alc mod on used gear. Kenwood is
> doing
> this mod free, even if you're not the original owner, but you'd
> have to
> send it in.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Fri, 10 Oct 2014, Colin McDonald wrote:
>
> the 590 is a really really nice radio to operate too.
> The front pannel is well layed out with the classic kenwood
> thought to
> convenience and function.
> It's kind of the sports car of HF radios at the moment...perhaps
> not the top
> end sports car, but operating it feels like you are working a
> very high end
> rig in a nice compact package.
> The price point is fantastic too for what you are getting.
> And if the upcoming update is a simple firmware thing, then
> there is no need
> to wait.
> Check into that though as you may wish to wait for the newest
> version...though the current models will drop in price as soon
> as the newest
> one hits the market.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 1:38 PM
> To: <[log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
> Tnx Bob, am just exploring the possibility at present. I
> appreciate the
> info. Jim WA6EKS
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Tinney
> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 12:24 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
> Jim,
>
> I have not owned a TS480 so I can't say that it is that much
> better, but
> I can say this. The variable band pass filter on both receive
> and
> transmit is very good, the signal to noise ratio is one of the
> best I've
> ever experienced. And if you get one of the new 590S made since
> Jan of
> 2014, the ALC mod will have already been made. The only thing
> that you
> might want to do is to add the SO3 TCXO crystal oscilator
> option. It is
> only necessary if you do a lot of 6 meter ssb or cw work.
>
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
> On 10/10/2014 2:15 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
> Bob, do you think it's worth the bother to sell my TS480 and
> upgrade to a TS590? The 480 is in perfect condition and I really
> have very few complaints with it. I have no plans to do digital
> stuff and I'm not a contester which is why I didn't buy the 590
> when first getting back into HF around 3 years ago. I'd have to
> learn a whole new radio, but it's kind of tempting if the 590 is
> that much better than the 480. 73, Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bob Tinney <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 08:04:11 -0400
> Subject: Re: ts590
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> My understanding is that Kenwood is coming out with an updated
> TS590SG
> next year. It will have improved digital modes and a much
> higher
> price. From traffic on the TS590 list, guys are guessing the
> the price
> will be around $2000. Kenwood is also planning a software
> update
> for
> present 590 owners. This software update will give some of the
> features
> available on the SG model. One of the new features of the
> software
> update is that the VSG1 will announce when the drive mode has
> been
> turned on. Current TS590s are selling for around $1249.00.
>
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
> On 10/9/2014 11:41 PM, Jim Gammon wrote:
> I called our local HRO last week and the manager there told me
> he
> was not aware of a "new" TS590, just some firmware updates.
> Not
> owning one I have no idea other than that what to ask about a
> new
> radio. Maybe someone going to Pacificon out here on the west
> coast will find out some new information. Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Fiorello <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Thu, 9 Oct 2014 21:57:10 -0400
> Subject: ts590
>
> Hi;
> Has anyone received any info as to what will be new and
> exciting
> in the
> ts590gs compared with the current ts-590? Also, although the
> manual is
> available, I wonder if anyone has put together any sort of
> tutorial for
> the 590. Someone did one for the ts480 which was basically a
> set
> of mp3
> files that you can download from the handihams site. It made
> getting
> started with the radio infinitely less difficult.
> Also, just have to ask, any screen reader users tried the
> remote
> handiham base units? The skype part of the problem should be
> manageable
> but no idea how or if the control software works. I'd have to
> play with
> Skype a bit first but who knows what the future holds.
>
> --
> richard
>
>
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