Hi, The ts2000 once modified will receive the 220mhz band! Brian, k5in I haven't xmited on 220mhz but it sure does receive there ----- Original Message ----- From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 5:13 PM Subject: Re: Kenwood ts 2000 > Well, unfortunately, the only way to rally ddecide would be to have both > rigs at hme for a day or so and learn the controls and see if the 2k is > that much easier to run. Accessability is the main reason I'm lookingat > the 2k and I've always owned Kenwood, but I've always owned Icom uhf gear. > I've forgotten the specs on both rigs. I think both cover upp to 450, not > sure on that any more. Do they cover 220, not sure about that. I need to > find a place on line that lists specs and compare I guess. > > If I go with the 2k, I'll probably get the satellite version with the 1.2 > band as I also want to get into satellite stuff. > Appreciate everyone's input here. > 73s > Butch Bussen > wa0vjr