I got it back in 2008, I think it was around $1500 give or take. Remember though, I wheel and deal at HRO a little bit so I got mine with all but the 1.2 Gig module because I'd heavily doubt I'd ever use that band. A lot of times I ask for a deal if I get all options and get it. What it goes for now I don't know but I know it's a current model, takes the VS-3 for voice read out and I don't think there's much if anything I can't do with that radio on my own. ----- Original Message ----- From: "RJ Sandefur" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:25 PM Subject: Re: TS2000 > What was the price range on that radio? RJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 3:46 PM > Subject: TS2000 > > >> Hi John, funny thing, I recently bought a TS2000 and have not been on HF >> with it, only two meter SSB. I also have a TS480 which I am familiar >> with >> and it also has more accessible speech with the VS1 chip, but I am glad I >> have both rigs. Have never had the luxury of owning two HF rigs until >> now, >> in case one goes south. 73, Jim WA6EKS >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: John Miller >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 12:40 PM >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff >> >> Very very happy TS-2000 owner here and daily user. It's also a very good >> radio. I haven't used the VHF/UHF on it in so long I barely remember how >> but >> I use it on HF daily and I have no complaints. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Albert Sanchez" <[log in to unmask]> >> To: <[log in to unmask]> >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:40 PM >> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff >> >> >>> Kent, >>> I purchased a TS-590 in December of last year and have been absolutely >>> delighted with the rig, its an awesome rig by itself; add the VGS1 Voice >>> Guidance board and its even better.Also there are a number of happy '590 >>> owners on this list who will be pleased to answer whatever questions you >>> might have. >>> See ya on 40 meters someday, >>> 73's, >>> Albert WA7FXB >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Kent Plemmons" <[log in to unmask]> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 5:43 PM >>> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff >>> >>> >>>> Thank you very much Albert. I know where Greenville is. I used to >>>> sell >>>> software etc. to ECU and a long time ago I went to school at NCSU and >>>> ECU >>>> always won the football games between us (no surprise). >>>> >>>> I have been looking at the ts-590 for some time and am hoping to get >>>> one >>>> before long. I had thought about the ts-990 but when I heard the price >>>> when >>>> the announced it, it didn't take long to make the decision on the 590. >>>> I >>>> don't have enough experience or knowledge to drive something like the >>>> ts-990 >>>> anyway. I hope to talk with you sometime soon on the air. Thank you >>>> for >>>> responding, >>>> >>>> Kent >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: For blind ham radio operators >>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] >>>> On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez >>>> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 7:38 AM >>>> To: [log in to unmask] >>>> Subject: Re: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff >>>> >>>> Hello Kent, >>>> Welcome to the list. I am in Greenville NC, home of the East Carolina >>>> University Pirates! >>>> >>>> If you're looking for an HF rig that is accessible you should look at >>>> the >>>> Kenwood TS-590. >>>> 73, >>>> Albert, WA7FXB >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Kent Plemmons" <[log in to unmask]> >>>> To: <[log in to unmask]> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:51 AM >>>> Subject: Introduction, Kent Plemmons, kk4fff >>>> >>>> >>>>> Good morning blind-hams list. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> My name is Kent Plemmons and I live near Waynesville NC in the Great >>>>> Smoky >>>>> Mountains. This is in the western end of North Carolina not far from >>>>> the >>>>> Tennessee border. >>>>> >>>>> Tom Behler in Michigan told me about the Blind-Hams list and I am >>>>> pleased >>>>> to >>>>> be able to join you all. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am 57 years old and am married. I enjoy amateur radio, gardening, >>>>> beekeeping, technology, Bible study and people. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Presently I have a general class license and My call sign is kk4fff. >>>>> My >>>>> interest in amateur radio began in 1994 when I attained a tech plus >>>>> license >>>>> (ke4kka) which I unwisely allowed to expire several years ago. >>>>> >>>>> The radios that I have are an Icom IC-275H 2 meter all mode base and a >>>>> Kenwood TM-V71A mobile that I also use as a base. >>>>> >>>>> I am now in the process of selecting an hf base radio and a suitable >>>>> antenna(s). I am looking forward to getting to know some of you all >>>>> and >>>>> learning as I indeed have much that I don't know. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thank you, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kent Plemmons >>>>> >>>>> Kk4fff >>>>> >>>>> >>>