Hi,

I have the TS480, also and I love it and have no plans to upgrade.  However, 
I do have a visually impaired friend who is considering the 480.  Should he 
give the 870 a look as well?  Can anyone compare the two radios for me, so I 
can pass this info on to him?

Thanks much.  And, no, I have not tried using the split feature either, so 
can be of no help in that area.

73
Kris